Alternative to 68Y7498: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 68Y7498 (68Y7498 - IBM BladeCenter PCI Express Gen II Expansion Unit) 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 68Y7498
| SKU | 68Y7498 |
|---|---|
| Product | 68Y7498 - IBM BladeCenter PCI Express Gen II Expansion Unit |
| Current price | $684.21 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 68Y7498 › |
Alternatives to 68Y7498
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.
46M6167 - IBM Broadcom 10GB GEN 2 4-Port Ethernet Expansion Card (CFFH) for BladeCenter
SKU: 46M6167
Price: $915.36
44W4476 - IBM EN EXPANSION Card (CIOV) for IBM BladeCenter EXPANSION Module P
SKU: 44W4476
Price: $385.87
44W4466 - IBM BROADCOM 10 GB 2-Port EN EXPANSION CardS (CFFH) for IBM BladeCenter Network Adapter - PCI Express X8
SKU: 44W4466
Price: $236.29
26K4847 - IBM 2 Bays Ultra-320 SCSI Storage Expansion Unit for eServer BladeCenter
SKU: 26K4847
Price: $92.28
31R3178 - IBM 2 Bays Ultra-320 SCSI Storage Expansion Unit for eServer BladeCenter
SKU: 31R3178
Price: $120.34
26K5934 - IBM Opteron LS41 Multiprocessor Expansion Unit (MEU) for BladeCenter LS41
SKU: 26K5934
Price: $125.80
26K4851 - IBM 2 Bays Ultra-320 SCSI Storage Expansion Unit for eServer BladeCenter
SKU: 26K4851
Price: $129.63
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.