Alternative to 81Y8516: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 81Y8516 (81Y8516 - IBM 16 SAS Connectivity Expansion Card for 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 81Y8516
| SKU | 81Y8516 |
|---|---|
| Product | 81Y8516 - IBM 16 SAS Connectivity Expansion Card for BladeCenter |
| Current price | $273.91 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 81Y8516 › |
Alternatives to 81Y8516
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
44X1916 - IBM QLOGIC 8 GB INTELLIGENT PASS-THRU Module for IBM BladeCenter - EXPANSION Module - 8GB Fibre Channel
SKU: 44X1916
Price: $173.68
22R4904 - IBM 16B Fabric Watch Complete Product 1 Switch Network Connectivity/Management Standard Retail
SKU: 22R4904
Price: $236.29
43W0941 - IBM Bladecenter Hc10 Quadro Fx 1600m 128mb Video Card Heatsink Attached
SKU: 43W0941
Price: $136.80
46M6165 - IBM Broadcom 10Gb Quad Port Ethernet Card (CFFh) for BladeCenter HS12
SKU: 46M6165
Price: $229.08
46M6164 - IBM 10Gb Quad Port Ethernet Card (CFFh) by Broadcom for BladeCenter HS12
SKU: 46M6164
Price: $1,062.82
41Y8516 - IBM Cisco Catalyst 3110X 14-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch for IBM BladeCenter
SKU: 41Y8516
Price: $2,272.67
13M7409 - IBM 4-Slot Memory Expansion Card for eServer xSeries 366 16GB DDR2 SDRAM 4 x DIMM
SKU: 13M7409
Price: $165.79
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.