Alternative to 46M2981: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 46M2981 (46M2981 - IBM RAID Controller Battery for ServeRAID MR10i) 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 46M2981
| SKU | 46M2981 |
|---|---|
| Product | 46M2981 - IBM RAID Controller Battery for ServeRAID MR10i |
| Current price | $319.25 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 46M2981 › |
Alternatives to 46M2981
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.
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
46M0830 - IBM ServeRAID M5025 8-port SAS RAID Controller - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Serial ATA/600 - PCI Express 2.0 x8 - Plug-in Card - RAID Suppo
SKU: 46M0830
Price: $732.43
13N2190 - IBM ServeRAID 6I+ Ultra-320 SCSI RAID Controller with 128MB Cache & Battery
SKU: 13N2190
Price: $73.68
13N2195 - IBM ServeRAID 6I+ Ultra-320 SCSI RAID Controller with 128MB Cache & Battery
SKU: 13N2195
Price: $73.68
25R6567 - IBM ServeRAID 6I+ Ultra-320 SCSI RAID Controller with 128MB Cache and Battery
SKU: 25R6567
Price: $90.30
46M0851 - IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCI-Express 2.0 X8 SAS SATA RAID Controller with Battery
SKU: 46M0851
Price: $96.84
13N2192 - IBM ServeRAID 6I+ Ultra-320 SCSI RAID Controller with 128MB Cache & Battery
SKU: 13N2192
Price: $205.26
BAT-00007-01-A - IBM Li-Ion RAID Battery for ServeRAID 8K SAS Controller
SKU: BAT-00007-01-A
Price: $208.97
49Y3719 - IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCI-Express 2.0 X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller with Battery
SKU: 49Y3719
Price: $212.63
46M0850 - IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCI-Express 2.0 X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller with Battery
SKU: 46M0850
Price: $304.34
32P0016 - IBM ServeRAID 5I Storage Ultra-320 SCSI RAID Controller with Battery
SKU: 32P0016
Price: $357.09
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.