Replacement for 3C17304-ME: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 3C17304-ME (3C17304-ME - 3Com 4200 28-Port Managed Ethernet Switch 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x SFP Managed 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 3C17304-ME
| SKU | 3C17304-ME |
|---|---|
| Product | 3C17304-ME - 3Com 4200 28-Port Managed Ethernet Switch 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x SFP Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 3C17304-ME › |
Drop-in replacements for 3C17304-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.
DES-1210-28 - D-Link 254W 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-TX 254W Managed Fast Ethernet Switch with 2 Combo Gigabit SFP Ports & 2 Ethernet Ports
SKU: DES-1210-28
Price: $238.74
DES-3528 - D-Link 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-TX Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch 2 Combo Gigabit SFP Ports & 2 Ethernet Ports
SKU: DES-3528
Price: $480.21
FS728TP-100NAS - Netgear 24-Port 10/100 (PoE) Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch with 2 Combo Gigabit SFP Ports & 2 Ethernet Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: FS728TP-100NAS
Price: $1,052.43
DGS-1210-28 - D-Link 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-T Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit SFP Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: DGS-1210-28
Price: $265.26
3CRBSG28PWR93 - 3Com 24-Port 10/100/1000 (PoE) Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3CRBSG28PWR93
Price: $413.26
FS728TLP-100NAS - Netgear 24-Port 10/100 (PoE) Managed Fast Ethernet Switch Rack-Mountable
SKU: FS728TLP-100NAS
Price: $442.74
DES-1210-28P - D-Link 24-Port 10/100/1000 (PoE) Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit SFP Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: DES-1210-28P
Price: $725.33
D-Link DGS-1210-28/ME 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-T Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit SFP Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: DGS-1210-28-ME
Price: $871.00
DGS-3420-28PC - D-Link 24-Port x 10/100/1000(PoE) Rack-Mountable Managed Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Switch
SKU: DGS-3420-28PC
Price: $980.72
DES-3028P - D-Link 24-Port x 10/100Base-TX LAN 4 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Managed Stackable Ethernet Switch
SKU: DES-3028P
Price: $1,255.58
Netgear XSM4328FV-100NES AV Line M4350 M4350-24F4V 24x Port 10GBase-X SFP+ 4x Port 25GBase-X SFP28 Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Network Switch
SKU: XSM4328FV-100NES
Price: $3,433.68
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.