Alternative to 46U3357: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 46U3357 (46U3357 - IBM MegaRAID 8708e SAS RAID Controller 256MB with 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 46U3357
| SKU | 46U3357 |
|---|---|
| Product | 46U3357 - IBM MegaRAID 8708e SAS RAID Controller 256MB with Battery |
| Current price | $922.32 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 46U3357 › |
Alternatives to 46U3357
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.
46U3224 - IBM MegaRAID 8708ELP 3GB/s 8-Port PCI-Express X4 SAS/SATA RAID Controller with 256MB Cache for RD230/RD240
SKU: 46U3224
Price: $237.25
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
39R8765 - IBM ServeRAID-8s SAS RAID Controller 256MB Up to 300MBps 1 x SFF-8484 SAS 300 Serial Attached SCSI External 2 x SFF-8470 SAS 300
SKU: 39R8765
Price: $630.54
68Y8431 - IBM 2-port Daughter Card SAS RAID Controller Serial ATA/600 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Plug-in Card RAID Supported
SKU: 68Y8431
Price: $283.04
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
46M0851 - IBM ServeRAID M5015 PCI-Express 2.0 X8 SAS SATA RAID Controller with Battery
SKU: 46M0851
Price: $96.84
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
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.