Replacement for 1746A4D: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 1746A4D (1746A4D - IBM System Storage DS3524 Model C4A 24-Bays 2U Rack-Mountable Hard Drive Array)? 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 1746A4D
| SKU | 1746A4D |
|---|---|
| Product | 1746A4D - IBM System Storage DS3524 Model C4A 24-Bays 2U Rack-Mountable Hard Drive Array |
| Current price | $1,255.58 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 1746A4D › |
Drop-in replacements for 1746A4D
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.
1746A4E - IBM System Storage EXP3524 24-Bay 2U Rack-Mountable Expansion Unit Model
SKU: 1746A4E
Price: $1,561.72
88524SU - IBM BladeCenter H 88524SU Rackmount Enclosure 9U Rack-mountable 14 Bays 2900W Stealth Black
SKU: 88524SU
Price: $5,796.45
3573-L2U - IBM System Storage TS3100 Tape Library Chassis Model L2U 8.8TB/17.6TB Slots 24
SKU: 3573-L2U
Price: $921.05
00D7247 - IBM Storage Expansion Node 12 H/S Drive Bays for Flex System X220 / X240
SKU: 00D7247
Price: $514.53
47C2098 - IBM Storage Expansion Node 12 H/S Drive Bays for Flex System X220 / X241
SKU: 47C2098
Price: $1,331.87
00Y3209 - IBM Storage Expansion Node 12 H/S Drive Bays Flex System x220 / x240
SKU: 00Y3209
Price: $1,331.87
64112B4 - IBM / Lenovo Storage S2200 SFF 24-Bays 2.5-inch SAS Dual Controller
SKU: 64112B4
Price: $3,704.14
40U0263 - IBM 512MB DDR2-667MHz PC2-5300 ECC Unbuffered CL5 240-Pin DIMM Dual Rank Memory Module for IntelliStation System X Model
SKU: 40U0263
Price: $99.13
IBM 45W0193 2498-B40-BASE-SYS System Storage SAN Switch SAN40B-4 Base System Chassis
SKU: 45W0193
Price: $2,103.16
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.