Replacement for 172701X: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 172701X (172701X - IBM System Storage EXP3000 Storage Enclosure 2U Rack-Mountable 12 Bays SAS Rails and Ears)? Pro Disk Network ships IBM drop-in replacements and equivalent modern parts from US inventory. Every alternate below is in-stock today with same-day shipping for orders placed before 2pm ET. If your unit is still under warranty, contact our engineering team — we offer cross-shipping for B2B customers on Net 30 terms.
About the 172701X
| SKU | 172701X |
|---|---|
| Product | 172701X - IBM System Storage EXP3000 Storage Enclosure 2U Rack-Mountable 12 Bays SAS Rails and Ears |
| Current price | $712.64 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 172701X › |
Drop-in replacements for 172701X
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.
18128VH - IBM System Storage DS4000 EXP420 Storage Expansion Unit Storage enclosure 16 bays ( SATA ) 0 x HD rack-mountable 3U
SKU: 18128VH
Price: $573.97
1726HC4 - IBM System Storage DS3400 Model 41E 2U Rack-Mountable Express Hard Drive Array 12 Bays SAS Fibre Channel 4Gbps External
SKU: 1726HC4
Price: $421.21
M1726HC4 - IBM System Storage DS3400 Model 41E 2U Rack-Mountable Express Hard Drive Array 12 Bays SAS Fibre Channel 4Gbps External
SKU: M1726HC4
Price: $1,930.72
1726HC4B107 - IBM System Storage DS3400 Model 41E 2U Rack-Mountable Express Hard Drive Array 12 Bays SAS Fibre Channel 4Gbps External
SKU: 1726HC4B107
Price: $1,930.72
172631X - IBM DS3300 31X Hard Drive Enclosure Network Storage Enclosure 12 x 3.5-inch 1/3H Front Accessible Hot Swappable iSCSI External
SKU: 172631X
Price: $5,009.95
172642X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array RAID Supported 12 x Total Bays Fibre Channel 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172642X
Price: $1,432.42
174712X - IBM EXP2512 DAS Hard Drive Array - 12 x Total Bays - Fast Ethernet - Network (RJ-45) - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 174712X
Price: $1,815.43
1726-42X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array - RAID Supported - 12 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1726-42X
Price: $3,342.32
172621X - IBM DS3200 Hard Drive Array - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Controller - RAID Supported - 12 x Total Bays - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172621X
Price: $4,487.99
172641X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Controller - RAID Supported - 12 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172641X
Price: $7,847.20
1746A2S - IBM DS3512 12-Bay 2U Rack Mountable Hard Drive Array System Storage
SKU: 1746A2S
Price: $1,052.21
How we pick replacements
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Drop-in compatibility — same form factor (2.5"/3.5", PCIe slot, SFP port, etc.), so it fits the original chassis without modification
- Equivalent or better performance — matched on RPM/IOPS/speed/throughput, never downgraded
- Same-brand-preferred — we list the OEM-equivalent first when available, then trusted aftermarket
- Warranty coverage — 90-day Pro Disk warranty on every part, with 1-year option for B2B
- In stock today — never recommend a part that is on backorder
Need help confirming compatibility?
Our engineers validate every replacement against your specific server, switch, or chassis model before shipment. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your platform model (e.g., Dell PowerEdge R740, HP DL380 Gen10, Cisco Catalyst 9300) and we will confirm the exact part number that drops into your hardware.