Replacement for 68Y8481: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 68Y8481 (68Y8481 - IBM SAS SATA Fiber Channel Controller for DS3500)? 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 68Y8481
| SKU | 68Y8481 |
|---|---|
| Product | 68Y8481 - IBM SAS SATA Fiber Channel Controller for DS3500 |
| Current price | $338.95 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 68Y8481 › |
Drop-in replacements for 68Y8481
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.
2863-2021 - IBM Fiber Channel Expansion to Expansion Cable 0.5m Fiber Optic for Network Device 1.60 ft
SKU: 2863-2021
Price: $74.99
35P1609 - IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Fiber Channel Drive LTO-6 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) Fiber ChannelInternal 160 MBps Native 400 MBps Compressed
SKU: 35P1609
Price: $3,544.04
1818D1A - IBM EXP5000 Expansion Unit 2x Power Supply 2x Controller 2x ESM Fiber Channel with Rails
SKU: 1818D1A
Price: $190.16
80P6101 - IBM 2 Gigabit Fiber Channel PCI-x Adapter (RS Fibre Channel 1977)
SKU: 80P6101
Price: $211.00
00W1459 - IBM 8GB Fibre Channel Quad Port Daughter Card (2) 4 x Fiber Channel
SKU: 00W1459
Price: $2,696.84
1814-70A - IBM System Storage 70 SAN Hard Drive Array - Fibre Channel Controller - RAID Supported - 16 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 3U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1814-70A
Price: $1,432.42
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.