Alternative to AH226A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the AH226A (AH226A - HP Smart Array E500 PCI-Express X8 SAS RAID Storage Controller Card Only) 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 AH226A
| SKU | AH226A |
|---|---|
| Product | AH226A - HP Smart Array E500 PCI-Express X8 SAS RAID Storage Controller Card Only |
| Current price | $357.89 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AH226A › |
Alternatives to AH226A
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.
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
AP846B - HP Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 Fc Dual Controller Sff Modular Smart Array System Hard Drive Array 24-Bay 0
SKU: AP846B
Price: $1,450.53
013218-001 - HP Smart Array P212/Zero Memory PCI-Express x8 SAS/SATA 300MBps RAID Storage Controller Card
SKU: 013218-001
Price: $71.58
013220-001 - HP Smart Array P212/Zero Memory PCI-Express x8 SAS/SATA 300Mb/s RAID Storage Controller Card
SKU: 013220-001
Price: $100.75
462860-B21 - HP Smart Array P410/Zero Memory PCI-Express x8 SAS 300Mb/s Low Profile RAID Storage Controller Card
SKU: 462860-B21
Price: $128.42
462919-001 - HP Smart Array P410/Zero Memory PCI-Express x8 Serial Attached SCSI / SAS 300Mb/s Low Profile RAID Storage Controller Card
SKU: 462919-001
Price: $145.26
462918-001 - HP Smart Array P411 PCI-Express x8 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 300Mb/s RAID Storage Controller Card
SKU: 462918-001
Price: $155.79
462828B21 - HP Smart Array P212/Zero Memory PCI-Express x8 SAS/SATA 300Mb/s RAID Storage Controller Card
SKU: 462828B21
Price: $163.74
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.