Alternative to AX697A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the AX697A (AX697A - HP StorageWorks P4500 G2 Xeon 48-Bay 16 x USB Port 21.60TB HDD (48 x 450 GB) Network Storage Server) 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 AX697A
| SKU | AX697A |
|---|---|
| Product | AX697A - HP StorageWorks P4500 G2 Xeon 48-Bay 16 x USB Port 21.60TB HDD (48 x 450 GB) Network Storage Server |
| Current price | $10,284.21 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AX697A › |
Alternatives to AX697A
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.
AG116A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 LTO Ultrium 448 Tape Library 1 x Drive/24 x Slot 4.8TB (Native) / 9.6TB (Compressed) SCSI Network USB
SKU: AG116A
Price: $3,523.37
267120-001 - HP ProLiant Ml350 G3 1 X Intel Xeon 2.2GHz 256MB RAM Hdd None Ultra160 SCSI 48x CD-ROM Fdd Gigabit Ethernet 5u Tower Server
SKU: 267120-001
Price: $1,938.95
680948-001 - HP 9-Bay SSF SAS Hard Drive Cage for ProLiant DL160 G8 Server
SKU: 680948-001
Price: $282.20
444809-001 - HP ProLiant Ml110 G51x Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 1.8GHz CPU 512MB RAM 160GB HDD DVD ROM Gigabit Ethernet 4u Tower Server
SKU: 444809-001
Price: $1,173.68
C8R45B - HP Store Fabric SN6500B 16GB 96-Port/48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch - Switch - 48 Ports - Managed - Rack-Mountable
SKU: C8R45B
Price: $1,471.58
QK754B - HP SN6000b 16GB 48-Port / 24-Port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: QK754B
Price: $2,524.21
QR481B - HP SN6000B 16Gb 48-port/48-port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: QR481B
Price: $2,924.21
720967-001 - HP StoreFabric SN6500b 16GB 96-Port / 48-Port Active Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: 720967-001
Price: $2,963.16
658393-001 - HP SN6000b 16GB 48-Port / 24-Port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: 658393-001
Price: $2,997.89
QK754A - HP SN6000b 16GB 48-Port / 24-Port Active Power Pack+ Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: QK754A
Price: $3,257.89
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.