Alternative to 44W2171: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 44W2171 (44W2171 - IBM 300MBPS SAS Fibre Channel RAID Controller for DS3400 Storage with 512MB Cache without Battery) 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 44W2171
| SKU | 44W2171 |
|---|---|
| Product | 44W2171 - IBM 300MBPS SAS Fibre Channel RAID Controller for DS3400 Storage with 512MB Cache without Battery |
| Current price | $485.71 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 44W2171 › |
Alternatives to 44W2171
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.
1814-70A - IBM System Storage 70 SAN Hard Drive Array - Fibre Channel Controller - RAID Supported - 16 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 3U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1814-70A
Price: $1,432.42
39R6571 - IBM 300MBPS SAS Fibre Channel RAID Controller for DS3400 Storage with 512MB Cache without Battery
SKU: 39R6571
Price: $485.71
39R6502 - IBM Fibre Channel RAID Controller for DS3400 Storage with 512MB Cache without Battery
SKU: 39R6502
Price: $1,467.79
1814-72A - IBM SAN Hard Drive Array - Fibre Channel Controller - RAID Supported - 16 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 3U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1814-72A
Price: $1,784.78
181472T - IBM DS4000 Hard Drive Array Fibre Channel Controller RAID Supported Fibre Channel 3U Rack Mountable
SKU: 181472T
Price: $2,195.83
39R8794 - IBM ServeRAID 6i+ Zero Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller - PCI-X - RAID Supported - 1 5 10 50 1E 1E0 00 5EE RAID Level - 128 MB
SKU: 39R8794
Price: $318.32
172641X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Controller - RAID Supported - 12 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172641X
Price: $7,847.20
172642XB905 - IBM System Storage Ds3400 Dual Controller Hard Drive 12 Bays SAS 2x Fc 4GB Fibre Channel
SKU: 172642XB905
Price: $5,888.33
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.