Alternative to A7990A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the A7990A (HP A7990A StorageWorks 16-Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s SAN Director Switch) 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 A7990A
| SKU | A7990A |
|---|---|
| Product | HP A7990A StorageWorks 16-Port Fibre Channel 4Gb/s SAN Director Switch |
| Current price | $394.74 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View A7990A › |
Alternatives to A7990A
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.
AD504A - HP StorageWorks 16-Ports SAN Director 2GB/s Fibre Channel Switch Blade Expansion Module
SKU: AD504A
Price: $184.21
AD504-63001 - HP StorageWorks SAN Director 2/128 16-Ports SFP Fibre Channel Switch Module
SKU: AD504-63001
Price: $205.26
481546-002 - HP DC San Director Switch 16-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option
SKU: 481546-002
Price: $1,415.79
481546-001 - HP DC San Director Switch 16-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option
SKU: 481546-001
Price: $1,805.26
AK858B - HP DC San Director Switch 16-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option
SKU: AK858B
Price: $1,805.26
AK858A - HP DC San Director Switch 16-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option
SKU: AK858A
Price: $2,988.63
HPE H6Y12A 16Gb Fibre Channel 28-Ports(16x 16Gb Fibre Channel (internal) 12x 16Gb Fibre Channel) Managed Embedded SAN switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class, optimized for CS 900 SAP HANA Storage N
SKU: H6Y12A
Price: $378.95
411856-001 - HP 16-Port Blade Card for StorageWorks 4/256 SAN Director Switch
SKU: 411856-001
Price: $357.89
316093-B21 - HP 32-Port Fibre Channel LC 12U Rack-Mountable StorageWorks Director 2/140
SKU: 316093-B21
Price: $3,615.61
316093-B22 - HP StorageWorks Director 2/140 32 x SFP Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: 316093-B22
Price: $2,289.47
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.