Alternative to 46X8790: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 46X8790 (46X8790 - IBM IOM6 SAS 6Gb/s R6 Controller for DS4246) 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 46X8790
| SKU | 46X8790 |
|---|---|
| Product | 46X8790 - IBM IOM6 SAS 6Gb/s R6 Controller for DS4246 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 46X8790 › |
Alternatives to 46X8790
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.
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
46C9010 - IBM N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x 6Gb/s SAS PCI Express 3.0 x8 Plug-in Card 2 SAS Port(s)
SKU: 46C9010
Price: $539.68
L3-25121-79C - IBM ServeRAID M5015 6GB/s SAS / SATA PCI-Express x 8 RAID Controller
SKU: L3-25121-79C
Price: $141.70
46M0918 - IBM ServeRAID M5014 6GB/S PCI Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card
SKU: 46M0918
Price: $187.37
46M0922 - IBM ServeRAID M5014 6GB/S PCI-Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card
SKU: 46M0922
Price: $195.50
49Y3720 - IBM ServeRAID M5014 6Gb/s PCI Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card Only
SKU: 49Y3720
Price: $198.12
46M0916 - IBM ServeRAID M5014 6GB/S PCI- Express X8 SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card
SKU: 46M0916
Price: $221.05
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.