Replacement for 23R2968: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 23R2968 (23R2968 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel Hard Drive for System Storage N3700 and EXN2000)? 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 23R2968
| SKU | 23R2968 |
|---|---|
| Product | 23R2968 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel Hard Drive for System Storage N3700 and EXN2000 |
| Current price | $344.33 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 23R2968 › |
Drop-in replacements for 23R2968
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.
45E2366 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive for System Storage N Series
SKU: 45E2366
Price: $144.07
2863-4003 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for System Storage N Series
SKU: 2863-4003
Price: $253.47
45E2370 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for nSeries
SKU: 45E2370
Price: $189.47
95P5714 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for nSeries
SKU: 95P5714
Price: $244.63
2863-4002 - IBM 144GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive for System Storage N Series
SKU: 2863-4002
Price: $250.53
2862-4014 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drive for System Storage N3600
SKU: 2862-4014
Price: $251.95
2859-4014 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drive for System Storage N3X00 Series
SKU: 2859-4014
Price: $473.68
1814-70A - IBM System Storage 70 SAN Hard Drive Array - Fibre Channel Controller - RAID Supported - 16 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 3U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1814-70A
Price: $1,432.42
39Y9277 - IBM Cisco System s 10 Port Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter - Switch 7-Ports 4GB Fibre Channel 3 X SFP (EMPTY) - PLUG
SKU: 39Y9277
Price: $220.05
39Y9281 - IBM Cisco System s 10 Port Fibre Channel Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter - Switch 7-Ports 4GB Fibre Channel 3 X SFP (EMPTY) - PLUG
SKU: 39Y9281
Price: $220.05
95P4253 - IBM 144GB 15000RPM SAS 3.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for FAS2020/2050
SKU: 95P4253
Price: $160.00
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.