Alternative to 81Y3136: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 81Y3136 (81Y3136 - IBM Broadcom 2-Port 10GB Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM BladeCenter) 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 81Y3136
| SKU | 81Y3136 |
|---|---|
| Product | 81Y3136 - IBM Broadcom 2-Port 10GB Virtual Fabric Adapter for IBM BladeCenter |
| Current price | $108.55 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 81Y3136 › |
Alternatives to 81Y3136
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.
90Y9336 - IBM Broadcom Dual-Port 10GB Virtual Fabric Adapter for BladeCenter
SKU: 90Y9336
Price: $103.62
90Y9337 - IBM 10GB Dual Port Virtual Fabric Adapter by Broadcom for BladeCenter
SKU: 90Y9337
Price: $377.49
81Y3133 - IBM Broadcom 2-Port 10 Gigabit Virtual Fabric II (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter
SKU: 81Y3133
Price: $259.50
00Y5621 - IBM QLogic 10GB Virtual Fabric Advanced CNA for BladeCenter, 2 X 10Gb/s
SKU: 00Y5621
Price: $344.33
90Y9332 - IBM Emulex 10GBE Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced II for IBM BladeCenter HS23 - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y9332
Price: $837.25
94Y5172 - IBM 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter for BladeCenter
SKU: 94Y5172
Price: $89.47
94Y5173 - IBM 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter for BladeCenter
SKU: 94Y5173
Price: $89.47
90Y9392 - IBM Blade Network Virtual Fabric 10GB Switch Module for BladeCenter
SKU: 90Y9392
Price: $282.11
00Y5618 - Lenovo 10Gb Virtual Fabric Advanced CNA by QLogic for IBM BladeCenter (iSCSI and FCoE)
SKU: 00Y5618
Price: $385.14
90Y3569 - IBM Emulex 10Gbe Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced for BladeCenter
SKU: 90Y3569
Price: $128.42
00Y3290 - IBM 2-Ports PCI Express 2 X8, Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter (CFFh) for BladeCenter
SKU: 00Y3290
Price: $145.26
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.