Replacement for 5048596: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 5048596 (5048596 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System)? Pro Disk Network ships EMC 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 5048596
| SKU | 5048596 |
|---|---|
| Product | 5048596 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System |
| Current price | $451.57 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 5048596 › |
Drop-in replacements for 5048596
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.
118032512-A02 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: 118032512-A02
Price: $170.93
NS-2G72-500U - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: NS-2G72-500U
Price: $170.93
CX-2G72-500 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: CX-2G72-500
Price: $172.42
118032512 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: 118032512
Price: $189.47
005048809 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: 5048809
Price: $445.33
NS-2G72-500 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: NS-2G72-500
Price: $470.26
005-048696 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 8MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series
SKU: 005-048696
Price: $482.01
CX-2G72-500U - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: CX-2G72-500U
Price: $484.82
118032512-A01 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: 118032512-A01
Price: $493.14
5048697 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive (SATA to Fiber Channel Interposer) for CLARiiON CX Series Storage Systems
SKU: 5048697
Price: $160.55
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.