Alternative to DS-300B-16: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the DS-300B-16 (DS-300B-16 - EMC 16-Port Active 16 x 8Gb SFP+ Fiber Channel SAN Switch) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar EMC 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 DS-300B-16
| SKU | DS-300B-16 |
|---|---|
| Product | DS-300B-16 - EMC 16-Port Active 16 x 8Gb SFP+ Fiber Channel SAN Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View DS-300B-16 › |
Alternatives to DS-300B-16
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.
EMC DS-200B 16 x Ports (8 x Ports Active) Fibre Channel 4GB Rack-mountable Ethernet SAN Switch
SKU: DS-200B
Price: $176.84
EMC 100-652-861-00 6520 24 x Ports Active 16GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch
SKU: 100-652-861-00
Price: $1,026.32
EMC 100-652-600 Brocade DS-6505B 24 x Ports 16GbE (12 x Ports Active)1U Rack-mountable Fibre Channel SAN Switch
SKU: 100-652-600
Price: $2,250.53
EMC DS-6510B Brocade 6510-B 48 x Ports (36 x Ports Active) 16GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch
SKU: DS-6510B
Price: $2,608.42
EMC EM-6520-48-16G-R 6520 96 x Ports (48 x Ports 16Gb/s Active) SFP+ Fibre Channel Network Switch
SKU: EM-6520-48-16G-R
Price: $1,026.32
EMC DS-6520B 96 x Ports (48 x Ports Active + 48 x Ports 16GbE GBIC) Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: DS-6520B
Price: $3,647.37
100-809-016 - EMC 1200 Watts Power Supply for Cx4-120 / Cx4-240 / Cx4-480 SAN Storage System
SKU: 100-809-016
Price: $712.64
XEM-000232 - EMC 4 x 14.025Gbps 4x16 GFC Fibre Channel Multi-mode Fiber 100m 850nm MTP Connector QSFP Transceiver Module
SKU: XEM-000232
Price: $88.21
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.