Replacement for 3C16490-ME: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 3C16490-ME (3C16490-ME - 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN, 2 x 1000Base-T Uplink 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch)? Pro Disk Network ships 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 3C16490-ME
| SKU | 3C16490-ME |
|---|---|
| Product | 3C16490-ME - 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN, 2 x 1000Base-T Uplink 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 3C16490-ME › |
Drop-in replacements for 3C16490-ME
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.
3C16490 - 3Com Baseline 2226 PWR Plus Switch 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3C16490
Price: $211.00
3CBLSF26PWR - 3Com Baseline 2426-PWR Ethernet Switch 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Shared 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T
SKU: 3CBLSF26PWR
Price: $417.54
3C16491 - 3Com 24-Ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T 2426-PWR Baseline Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3C16491
Price: $236.29
HP J8164A#AAB ProCurve 2626-PWR 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN, 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN Multi-layer Stackable Network Switch
SKU: J8164A-AAB
Price: $182.37
3CRBSG2893 - 3Com Baseline Plus 2928 Gigabit Ethernet Switch 24 Ports Manageable 24 x RJ-45 4 x Expansion Slots 10/100/1000Base-T
SKU: 3CRBSG2893
Price: $211.00
3C16471-07 - 3Com Baseline 10/100 Switch - Switch - 24 x 10/100 - Rack-Mountable
SKU: 3C16471-07
Price: $171.82
FS726TP - Netgear ProSafe 24-Port 10/100 Switch with PoE 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch
SKU: FS726TP
Price: $298.46
2610-24-PWR - HP ProCurve 2610-24-PWR PoE 24 x Ports 10/100Base-TX + 2 x SFP Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: 2610-24-PWR
Price: $417.54
J8164-61001 - HP ProCurve 2626-PWR 24 x Ports 10/100Base-TX LAN + 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Layer-2 Managed Fast Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: J8164-61001
Price: $182.37
J8164-69001 - HP ProCurve 2626-PWR 24 x Ports 10/100Base-TX LAN + 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Layer-2 Managed Fast Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: J8164-69001
Price: $182.37
3C16472 - 3Com 24-Ports 10/100Mbps External BaseLine 2126-G Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3C16472
Price: $171.53
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.