Alternative to 40K6816: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 40K6816 (40K6816 - IBM 73.4GB 15000RPM 4GB/s Fibre Channel Hot Pluggable Hard Drive with Tray) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar IBM parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the 40K6816
| SKU | 40K6816 |
|---|---|
| Product | 40K6816 - IBM 73.4GB 15000RPM 4GB/s Fibre Channel Hot Pluggable Hard Drive with Tray |
| Current price | $344.33 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 40K6816 › |
Alternatives to 40K6816
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
44X2450 - IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 44X2450
Price: $160.00
40K6820 - IBM 146.8GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
SKU: 40K6820
Price: $170.53
40K6823 - IBM 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot Pluggable Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 40K6823
Price: $170.53
40K6857 - IBM 146.8GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
SKU: 40K6857
Price: $296.30
CA06776-B45900BA - IBM 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: CA06776-B45900BA
Price: $304.34
39Y9277 - IBM Cisco System s 10 Port Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter - Switch 7-Ports 4GB Fibre Channel 3 X SFP (EMPTY) - PLUG
SKU: 39Y9277
Price: $220.05
39Y9281 - IBM Cisco System s 10 Port Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter - Switch 7-Ports 4GB Fibre Channel 3 X SFP (EMPTY) - PLUG
SKU: 39Y9281
Price: $220.05
39Y9282 - IBM CISCO SystemS 10 -Port Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter - Switch - 7 Ports - 4GB Fibre Channel 3 X SFP (EMPTY)
SKU: 39Y9282
Price: $233.68
71P7448 - IBM 146.8GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Swappable Hard Drive for TotalStorage DS4700 Storage System
SKU: 71P7448
Price: $150.55
42D0417 IBM 300GB 15000RPM 4GB/s Fibre Channel Hot Swappable 3.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 42D0417
Price: $200.00
46C8842 - IBM 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Swappable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: 46C8842
Price: $262.32
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.