Alternative to 81Y5398: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 81Y5398 (81Y5398 - IBM Dual Port 10 GB SFP+ (All Models)) 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 81Y5398
| SKU | 81Y5398 |
|---|---|
| Product | 81Y5398 - IBM Dual Port 10 GB SFP+ (All Models) |
| Current price | $259.50 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 81Y5398 › |
Alternatives to 81Y5398
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.
46M6948 - IBM 1.73Ghz 4.80GT/s QPI 12MB L3 Cache Socket FCLGA1567 Intel Xeon E6510 Quad Core Processor (Type 7872 Models) for Bladecenter Hx5
SKU: 46M6948
Price: $187.95
43W6100 - IBM System Board (Motherboard) for BladeCenter HS21 (Models G1x, G3x, G4x, G5x)
SKU: 43W6100
Price: $226.08
52P8608 - IBM 2GB Kit (2 X 1GB) DDR-266MHz PC2100 ECC Registered CL2.5 208-Pin DIMM Memory for eServer OpenPower 710 Models
SKU: 52P8608
Price: $492.18
42D0510 - IBM Qlogic Single Port and Dual Port 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
SKU: 42D0510
Price: $47.37
90Y6268 - IBM EMULEX Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ EMBEDDED Adapter for IBM System x - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y6268
Price: $125.32
49Y7962 - IBM X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ 10Gb Adapter by Intel for IBM System x
SKU: 49Y7962
Price: $128.42
90Y5100 - IBM Emulex Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y5100
Price: $145.26
49Y7961 - IBM X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ 10Gb Adapter by Intel for IBM System x
SKU: 49Y7961
Price: $242.11
59Y1810 - IBM 2TB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 3.5-inch Dual Port Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray for IBM xSeries Storage
SKU: 59Y1810
Price: $371.61
49Y7983 - IBM Intel X520 Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ EMBEDDED Adapter for IBM System x
SKU: 49Y7983
Price: $385.87
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.