Alternative to BC421A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the BC421A (BC421A - HP VMware vShield Application Product Upgrade License 25 Virtual Machine) 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 BC421A
| SKU | BC421A |
|---|---|
| Product | BC421A - HP VMware vShield Application Product Upgrade License 25 Virtual Machine |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View BC421A › |
Alternatives to BC421A
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.
519842-001 - HP 250-Watts 220V Redundant Hot-Pluggable Switching Power Supply for StorageWorks P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array
SKU: 519842-001
Price: $189.47
AJ840A - HP M6625 25-Bay SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch 2U Rack-Mountable Drive Enclosure for Virtual Array P6300
SKU: AJ840A
Price: $194.74
5697-7682 - HP 250-Watts 220V AC Redundant Hot-Pluggable Switching Power Supply for StorageWorks P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array
SKU: 5697-7682
Price: $242.11
AD525C - HP Fibre Channel RAID Controller for StorageWorks 4100/6100/8100 Enterprise Virtual Arrays
SKU: AD525C
Price: $4,456.57
592501-001 - HP 3.20GHz 4.80GT/s DMI 8MB L3 Cache Socket LGA1366 Intel Xeon W3565 Processor Upgrade
SKU: 592501-001
Price: $73.68
CT925073 - Crucial 8GB DDR2-667MHz PC2-5300 ECC Fully Buffered CL5 240-Pin DIMM Memory Module Upgrade for HP - Compaq ProLiant DL580 G5
SKU: CT925073
Price: $82.14
459463-001 - HP 2.0GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB L2 Cache Socket PGA478 Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T7250 Dual Core Processor Upgrade
SKU: 459463-001
Price: $83.30
725284-001 - HP 3.4GHz 5GT/s DMI 8MB L3 Cache Socket LGA1150 Intel Xeon E3-1240V3 Quad-Core Processor Upgrade
SKU: 725284-001
Price: $96.84
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.