Alternative to 49Y4251: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 49Y4251 (49Y4251 - IBM / Emulex 10GBE PCI Express X8 2 SFP Transceiver Ports Virtual Fabric Ethernet Server Adapter) 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 49Y4251
| SKU | 49Y4251 |
|---|---|
| Product | 49Y4251 - IBM / Emulex 10GBE PCI Express X8 2 SFP Transceiver Ports Virtual Fabric Ethernet Server Adapter |
| Current price | $117.72 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 49Y4251 › |
Alternatives to 49Y4251
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.
00Y3290 - IBM 2-Ports PCI Express 2 X8, Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter (CFFh) for BladeCenter
SKU: 00Y3290
Price: $145.26
00Y3294 - IBM 2-Ports PCI Express 2 X8, Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter (CFFh) for BladeCenter
SKU: 00Y3294
Price: $167.32
49Y4253 - IBM Emulex 10 Gigabit Virtual Fabric System x Network Adapter PCI-Express 2.0 X8 - 2 Ports
SKU: 49Y4253
Price: $189.87
00Y3291 - IBM 2-Ports PCI Express 2 X8, Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter (CFFh) for BladeCenter
SKU: 00Y3291
Price: $307.71
90Y9332 - IBM Emulex 10GBE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II for IBM BladeCenter HS23 - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y9332
Price: $837.25
00D9117 - IBM Emulex 10GbE 2-Ports Virtual Fabric Adapter III for System x
SKU: 00D9117
Price: $145.26
95Y3764 - IBM Emulex 10GbE 2-Ports Virtual Fabric Adapter III for System x
SKU: 95Y3764
Price: $385.14
46C9280 - IBM 2-Ports 10Gigabit Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II for Emulex for BladeCenter HS23
SKU: 46C9280
Price: $621.86
81Y3121 - IBM 10Gigabit 2-Ports Virtual Fabric Adapter II by Emulex for BladeCenter HS23
SKU: 81Y3121
Price: $665.34
81Y3122 - IBM 10Gigabit 2-Ports Virtual Fabric Adapter II by Emulex for BladeCenter HS23, Card Only
SKU: 81Y3122
Price: $665.34
00D8540 - IBM 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Virtual Fabric Adapter IIIR for System x by Emulex
SKU: 00D8540
Price: $369.84
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.