Alternative to 42C0261: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 42C0261 (42C0261 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM 2.5-inch SAS NON Hot Swapable Hard Drive for Blade Server OPTION) 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 42C0261
| SKU | 42C0261 |
|---|---|
| Product | 42C0261 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM 2.5-inch SAS NON Hot Swapable Hard Drive for Blade Server OPTION |
| Current price | $250.53 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 42C0261 › |
Alternatives to 42C0261
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.
43X0849 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM 16MB Cache 2.5-inch SAS NON Hot Swapable Hard Drive for Blade Server OPTION
SKU: 43X0849
Price: $134.33
43X0845 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM 16MB Cache 2.5-inch SAS NON Hot Swapable Hard Drive for Blade Server OPTION
SKU: 43X0845
Price: $250.53
43X0847 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM 2.5-inch SAS NON Hot Swapable Hard Drive for Blade Server OPTION
SKU: 43X0847
Price: $250.53
39R7328 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI 3.5-inch Non Hot Swapable Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 39R7328
Price: $395.34
26K5681 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI 3.5-inch Non Hot Swapable Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 26K5681
Price: $525.96
71P7481 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI 3.5-inch Hot Swapable Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 71P7481
Price: $157.00
42D0667 - IBM 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s SFF 2.5-inch Non Hot Swapable Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 42D0667
Price: $503.09
00AD050 - IBM 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s 2.5-inch Non Hot Swapable Hard Disk Drive for NeXtScale System
SKU: 00AD050
Price: $565.32
26K5320 - IBM 73GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Hot Swapable Internal Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 26K5320
Price: $157.07
40K1052 - IBM 73GB SAS 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 40K1052
Price: $173.68
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.