Replacement for 2498-F48-48: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 2498-F48-48 (2498-F48-48 - IBM 2498/F48 with 48 Active Port Switch)? 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 2498-F48-48
| SKU | 2498-F48-48 |
|---|---|
| Product | 2498-F48-48 - IBM 2498/F48 with 48 Active Port Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 2498-F48-48 › |
Drop-in replacements for 2498-F48-48
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.
2498-F48 - IBM SAN48B-5 48-Port 16GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch 36 Active Ports
SKU: 2498-F48
Price: $1,802.11
2498-B24 - IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express 8.48 Gbit/s 8 Fiber Channel Ports Manageable 1U
SKU: 2498-B24
Price: $1,310.53
7309G52 - IBM RackSwitch G8052R Layer 3 Switch 48 Port Manageable 48 x RJ-45 Stack Port 4 x Expansion Slots 10/100/1000Base-T
SKU: 7309G52
Price: $3,947.12
48P7062 - IBM 2 Port Fibre Channel Network Switch Module for eServer BladeCenter
SKU: 48P7062
Price: $189.87
26K6481 - IBM QLogic 6 Port Enterprise Fiber Channel Switch for BladeCenter T
SKU: 26K6481
Price: $494.18
00D9793 - IBM RackSwitch G8052 48x Ethernet 4x SFP+ Port 1Gb/10Gb Network Switch
SKU: 00D9793
Price: $721.05
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.