Alternative to P230I: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the P230I (P230I - HP Smart Array SAS 6Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0x16 RAID Controller) 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 P230I
| SKU | P230I |
|---|---|
| Product | P230I - HP Smart Array SAS 6Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0x16 RAID Controller |
| Current price | $143.39 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View P230I › |
Alternatives to P230I
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.
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
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
AW593B - HP Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 SAS Dual Controller LFF Array System Hard Drive Array 12-Bay 0 HDD Installed
SKU: AW593B
Price: $1,552.63
AW594B - HP Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 SAS Dual Controller SFF Array System Hard Drive Array 24-Bay 0 Hard Drive (aw
SKU: AW594B
Price: $3,568.80
BV917B - HP Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 SAS Dual Controller SFF Array System Hard Drive Array 24-Bay 12 X 300 GB HDD Installed 3.60 TB Installed HDD Capacity
SKU: BV917B
Price: $15,536.12
488348-B21 - HP Smart Array P712M PCI-Express Dual Port 6GB/s Mezzinine SAS RAID Controller Card with 256MB BBWC (Battery Backed Write Cache)
SKU: 488348-B21
Price: $71.58
484301-001 - HP Smart Array P712M/Zero Memory PCI-Express x8 Dual Port 6GB/s Mezzanine SAS RAID Controller Card
SKU: 484301-001
Price: $71.58
615418-B21 - HP Smart Array P822/2GB FBWC PCI-Express 6GB/s 2-Ports Internal/4-Ports External SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card
SKU: 615418-B21
Price: $155.79
631670-B21 - HP Smart Array P420 6GB 2-Ports Int PCI-Express 3.0 X8 SAS RAID Controller
SKU: 631670-B21
Price: $155.79
633538-001 - HP Smart Array P420 PCI-Express 6GB/s 2-Port Internal SAS RAID Controller Card
SKU: 633538-001
Price: $170.53
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.