Alternative to QK712C: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the QK712C (QK712C - HP SN8000B 4-Slot San Director Switch 192 Ports Managed Rack-Mountable) 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 QK712C
| SKU | QK712C |
|---|---|
| Product | QK712C - HP SN8000B 4-Slot San Director Switch 192 Ports Managed Rack-Mountable |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View QK712C › |
Alternatives to QK712C
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.
QK711A - HP Storefabric SN8000B 4-Slot Power Pack+ San Director Switch - Switch Managed - Rack-Mountable
SKU: QK711A
Price: $15,402.95
QK711B - HP Storefabric SN8000B 4-Slot Power Pack+ San Director Switch Managed Rack-Mountable
SKU: QK711B
Price: $4,527.16
HPE JL076-61101 Aruba 3810M-40G-8SR-PoE+ 40-Ports PoE+ 1GBase-T 8-Ports 1GbE RJ-45 MACSec Support 4-Ports SFP+ 10GbE 1x Open Module Slot 1U Rack-mountable Layer 3 Managed GbE Network Switch
SKU: JL076-61101
Price: $2,496.84
HP BP834A InfiniBand 9040 48 x Ports 10Gb/s Managed Rack-mountable Fabric Director Switch
SKU: BP834A
Price: $3,510.53
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
AD504A - HP StorageWorks 16-Ports SAN Director 2GB/s Fibre Channel Switch Blade Expansion Module
SKU: AD504A
Price: $184.21
AD504-63001 - HP StorageWorks SAN Director 2/128 16-Ports SFP Fibre Channel Switch Module
SKU: AD504-63001
Price: $205.26
481548-001 - HP StorageWorks 48-Ports DC 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option SAN Director Switch
SKU: 481548-001
Price: $254.74
HPE AK860C 48 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch
SKU: AK860C
Price: $347.37
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.