Alternative to A5856A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the A5856A (A5856A - HP 4SI 4-Channel PCI RAID Controller) 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 A5856A
| SKU | A5856A |
|---|---|
| Product | A5856A - HP 4SI 4-Channel PCI RAID Controller |
| Current price | $2,324.33 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View A5856A › |
Alternatives to A5856A
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.
RR2320 - HP Rocketraid 2320 Controller 8-Channel PCi-Express To SATA II Raid Controller
SKU: RR2320
Price: $643.83
238633-B21 - HP Smart Array 5312 Dual Channel Ultra 160 128MB ECC Up to 160Mb/s Per Channel 2 x Ultra-160 SCSI RAID Controller
SKU: 238633-B21
Price: $184.21
AJ954A - HP StorageWorks 2000fc Hard Drive Array Fibre Channel Controller RAID Supported 12 x Total Bays Network (RJ-45) Fibre Channel 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: AJ954A
Price: $1,969.05
A7564A - HP StorageWorks MSA 1500 Hard Drive Array Fibre Channel Controller RAID Supported 14 x Total Bays Fibre Channel 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: A7564A
Price: $8,007.61
578819-001 - HP Smart Array P410 PCI-Express x8 SAS 300Mb/s Low Profile RAID Storage Controller Card with 1GB Flash Backed Cache Controller
SKU: 578819-001
Price: $71.58
578230-B21 - HP Smart Array P410 PCI-Express x8 SAS 300Mb/s Low Profile RAID Storage Controller Card with 512MB Flash Backed Cache Controller
SKU: 578230-B21
Price: $163.16
572531-B21 - HP Smart Array P411 PCI-Express x8 SAS 300Mb/s RAID Storage Controller Card with 1GB Flash Backed Cache Controller
SKU: 572531-B21
Price: $294.74
400546-001 - HP Smart Array 221 Single-Channel Wide Ultra-2 SCSI PCI RAID Controller Card with 6MB Cache
SKU: 400546-001
Price: $71.58
405832-001 - HP Smart Array P400 PCI-Express 8-Channel SAS RAID Controller Card with 256MB Battery Backed Write Cache
SKU: 405832-001
Price: $71.58
012760-002 - HP Smart Array P400 PCI-Express 8-Channel Serial Attached SCSI / SAS RAID Controller Card with 256MB Battery Backed Write Cache
SKU: 012760-002
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.