Replacement for 46Y3496: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 46Y3496 (46Y3496 - IBM 10 Gigabit XF LR Single Port Server Adapter)? 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 46Y3496
| SKU | 46Y3496 |
|---|---|
| Product | 46Y3496 - IBM 10 Gigabit XF LR Single Port Server Adapter |
| Current price | $565.32 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 46Y3496 › |
Drop-in replacements for 46Y3496
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.
42C1753 - IBM PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter - Network Adapter - PCI Express X4 - Gigabit EN - 1000BASE-SX
SKU: 42C1753
Price: $224.87
73P2701 - IBM Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter Network Adapter - PCI-X HOT-PLUG (Standard Bracket)
SKU: 73P2701
Price: $395.34
42D0510 - IBM Qlogic Single Port and Dual Port 8GB Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
SKU: 42D0510
Price: $47.37
00FK895 - IBM Single-Port 10Gb/s SFP+ Embedded Adapter forx3650 /x3550 M4 Server
SKU: 00FK895
Price: $250.53
00AL292 - IBM Single-Port 10Gb/s SFP+ Embedded Adapter forx3650 /x3550 M4 Server
SKU: 00AL292
Price: $331.58
90Y6268 - IBM EMULEX Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ EMBEDDED Adapter for IBM System x - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y6268
Price: $125.32
90Y5100 - IBM Emulex Dual Port 10GBE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x - Network Adapter - 2 Ports
SKU: 90Y5100
Price: $145.26
94Y5172 - IBM 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter for BladeCenter
SKU: 94Y5172
Price: $89.47
94Y5173 - IBM 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Virtual Fabric Adapter for BladeCenter
SKU: 94Y5173
Price: $89.47
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.