Alternative to 46M6906: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 46M6906 (46M6906 - IBM Hard Drive SSD Expansion Card for BladeCenter HX5 Server) 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 46M6906
| SKU | 46M6906 |
|---|---|
| Product | 46M6906 - IBM Hard Drive SSD Expansion Card for BladeCenter HX5 Server |
| Current price | $159.42 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 46M6906 › |
Alternatives to 46M6906
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.
44W4476 - IBM EN EXPANSION Card (CIOV) for IBM BladeCenter EXPANSION Module P
SKU: 44W4476
Price: $385.87
90Y9197 - IBM BladeCenter HX5 Blade Server Base Assembly (Type 7872 and 1909 models) for BladeCenter HX5
SKU: 90Y9197
Price: $2,135.76
69Y3050 - IBM BladeCenter HX5 Blade Server Base Assembly (Type 7872 and 1909 models) for BladeCenter HX5
SKU: 69Y3050
Price: $2,135.76
43W6862 - IBM EMULEX 4GB Fibre Channel EXPANSION Card (CFFV) for IBM BladeCenter with Standard Bracket
SKU: 43W6862
Price: $182.37
43W6859 - IBM Emulex Fibre Channel 4GB/s Expansion Card for IBM BladeCenter
SKU: 43W6859
Price: $205.26
26R0892 - IBM QLogic 4GB PCI-X Fibre Channel Expansion Card for EServer BladeCenter
SKU: 26R0892
Price: $71.58
41Y8583 - IBM QLogic 4GB/s Dual Port Fiber Channel Expansion Card for BladeCenter
SKU: 41Y8583
Price: $71.58
26R0893 - IBM QLOGIC 4GB 266MHz PCI-X Fibre Channel Expansion Card for EServer BladeCenter
SKU: 26R0893
Price: $71.58
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.