Replacement for 540-5178: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 540-5178 (540-5178 - Sun 36.4GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive)? 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 540-5178
| SKU | 540-5178 |
|---|---|
| Product | 540-5178 - Sun 36.4GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive |
| Current price | $315.66 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 540-5178 › |
Drop-in replacements for 540-5178
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.
540-5178-02 - Sun 36.4GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: 540-5178-02
Price: $315.66
540-6719-01 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6719-01
Price: $349.43
540-6719 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6719
Price: $382.59
540-6550 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6550
Price: $438.16
540-6550-01 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6550-01
Price: $438.16
540-6487 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s 8MB Cache Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6487
Price: $438.16
540-6495 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6495
Price: $473.68
540-6495-01 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6495-01
Price: $473.68
540-6471-01 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6471-01
Price: $571.68
540-6471 - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510/6130 Array
SKU: 540-6471
Price: $571.68
540-5322 - Sun 36.4GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: 540-5322
Price: $145.26
540-5628-01 - Sun 36GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s Hot-Swappable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: 540-5628-01
Price: $179.89
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.