Replacement for 45W0500: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 45W0500 (45W0500 - IBM SFP TRANSCIEVER 8GB/s SW for 2498 SAN 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 45W0500
| SKU | 45W0500 |
|---|---|
| Product | 45W0500 - IBM SFP TRANSCIEVER 8GB/s SW for 2498 SAN Switch |
| Current price | $74.99 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 45W0500 › |
Drop-in replacements for 45W0500
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
IBM 45W0193 2498-B40-BASE-SYS System Storage SAN Switch SAN40B-4 Base System Chassis
SKU: 45W0193
Price: $2,103.16
88Y6409 - IBM QLogic 20-port 4/8Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM BladeCenter
SKU: 88Y6409
Price: $1,021.05
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.