Alternative to 49Y7990: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 49Y7990 (49Y7990 - IBM X540 Dual Port 10bt Embedded Adapter for System x) 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 49Y7990
| SKU | 49Y7990 |
|---|---|
| Product | 49Y7990 - IBM X540 Dual Port 10bt Embedded Adapter for System x |
| Current price | $731.55 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 49Y7990 › |
Alternatives to 49Y7990
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.
90Y6268 - IBM EMULEX Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ EMBEDDED Adapter for IBM System x - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y6268
Price: $125.32
90Y5100 - IBM Emulex Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y5100
Price: $145.26
49Y7983 - IBM Intel X520 Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ EMBEDDED Adapter for IBM System x
SKU: 49Y7983
Price: $385.87
00AL195 - IBM NetXtreme 10GbE SFP+ Dual Port Embedded Adapter by Broadcom for System x3650 M4
SKU: 00AL195
Price: $422.63
90Y6456 - IBM 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Embedded Adapter VFA III X by Emulex for System
SKU: 90Y6456
Price: $580.53
49Y7981 - IBM X520-DA2 Dual-Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for System X3650 M4
SKU: 49Y7981
Price: $801.72
90Y5099 - IBM QLOGIC Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ EMBEDDED VFA - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y5099
Price: $187.37
90Y6266 - IBM QLOGIC Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ EMBEDDED VFA - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y6266
Price: $196.87
00AL653 - IBM Intel X520 Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ Embedded Adapter with Interposer - PCI-Express X8 - Twinaxial - Full Height
SKU: 00AL653
Price: $362.32
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.