Alternative to P08257-B21: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the P08257-B21 (HPE P08257-B21 InfiniBand MCX653106A-ECAT HDR100 2-Ports 100GbE Qsfp56 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Ethernet Network Adapter for ProLiant Server. In Stock) 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 P08257-B21
| SKU | P08257-B21 |
|---|---|
| Product | HPE P08257-B21 InfiniBand MCX653106A-ECAT HDR100 2-Ports 100GbE Qsfp56 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Ethernet Network Adapter for ProLiant Server. In Stock |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View P08257-B21 › |
Alternatives to P08257-B21
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.
HPE P24754-001 InfiniBand MCX653105A-ECAT HDR100/Ethernet 100GbE 1-Port QSFP56 PCIe4 x16 Network Adapter
SKU: P24754-001
Price: $534.74
HPE P08355-001 InfiniBand HDR100/Ethernet 2-Ports 100GbEPCI-Express 3.0 x16 Low-Profile Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter
SKU: P08355-001
Price: $549.47
HPE 872726-H21 Infiniband Edr/Ethernet 2-Ports 100GbE QSFP28 PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Network Adapter for ProLiant DL580 Gen10
SKU: 872726-H21
Price: $305.26
HPE 877691-B21 InfiniBand EDR/Ethernet 841QSFP28 2-Ports 100GbE PCI Express 3.0 x16 Network Adapter for ProLiant Server
SKU: 877691-B21
Price: $305.26
HPE P23842-001 InfiniBand EDR/Ethernet 841QSFP28 2-Ports 100GbE PCI Express 3.0 x16 Network Adapter for ProLiant Server
SKU: P23842-001
Price: $378.95
HPE P24752-001 Infiniband HDR100/Ethernet 2-Ports 100GBase-X QSFP56 PCI-Express 4.0 x16 Low-Profile Network Adapter
SKU: P24752-001
Price: $608.42
HPE P24249-001 Infiniband HDR100/Ethernet 2-Ports 100GBase-X QSFP56 PCI-Express 4.0 x16 Low-Profile Network Adapter
SKU: P24249-001
Price: $608.42
HPE P06251-B21 InfiniBand HDR100/Ethernet 2-Ports 100GbE QSFP56 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Network Adapter for ProLiant Gen10 Server
SKU: P06251-B21
Price: $726.32
HPE R8N87A#ABA Aruba 6000 24G-Class4-PoE-4SFP 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE 4-Ports SFP 1-Ports USB-C Console 1-Ports USB Type-A Host Layer 2 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: R8N87A#ABA
Price: $1,109.16
HPE R8N87-61001 Aruba 6000 24G-Class4-PoE-4SFP 24-Ports 10/100/1000Base-T PoE 4-Ports SFP 1-Ports USB-C Console 1-Ports USB Type-A Host Layer 2 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switc
SKU: R8N87-61001
Price: $1,342.11
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.