Alternative to 5697-3645: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 5697-3645 (HP 5697-3645 4 x Ports 16GbE PCI Express 3.0 x16 Fibre Channel Network Adapter for 3PAR StoreServ 8000. In Stock) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar HP 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 5697-3645
| SKU | 5697-3645 |
|---|---|
| Product | HP 5697-3645 4 x Ports 16GbE PCI Express 3.0 x16 Fibre Channel Network Adapter for 3PAR StoreServ 8000. In Stock |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 5697-3645 › |
Alternatives to 5697-3645
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.
HPE R7R97A SN3600B 8-Ports 32gb Fibre Channel SFP28 16x 32gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports Fibre Channel Network Switch. In Stock
SKU: R7R97A
Price: $10,928.42
HPE 466539-001 Virtual Connect 16x Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel Backplane 2-Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel LC 6-Ports SFP+ Manageable Switch
SKU: 466539-001
Price: $54.74
HPE H6Y12A 16Gb Fibre Channel 28-Ports(16x 16Gb Fibre Channel (internal) 12x 16Gb Fibre Channel) Managed Embedded SAN switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class, optimized for CS 900 SAP HANA Storage N
SKU: H6Y12A
Price: $378.95
HP R4G55B SN3600B 8xPorts 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ + 16xPorts 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports On Demand Layer2 Managed 1U Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: R4G55B
Price: $16,132.42
HPE AJ822C 8/24c 20x Ports 8Gb Fibre Channel 4x Ports 8Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel SAN Switch for BladeSystem c-Class
SKU: AJ822C
Price: $429.47
HP 5697-3646 4 x Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage
SKU: 5697-3646
Price: $73.68
HP AT094-69001 2 x Ports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel + 2 x Ports 1/10GbE Ethernet PCI Express Network Adapter Card
SKU: AT094-69001
Price: $128.42
571956-B21 - HPE 24 x Ports + 16 x 10GbE (backplane) + 4 x Ports 10GbE 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP+ + 4 x Ports 10GbE SFP+ Virtual Connect Flexfabric Module Switch
SKU: 571956-B21
Price: $145.26
177778-001 - HP Fibre Channel Switch 3 x Ports HUB Expansion Module Board StorageWorks Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop
SKU: 177778-001
Price: $344.33
5697-1342 - HP 16Gb/s 850nm Short Wave Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver Module
SKU: 5697-1342
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.