Replacement for 7988-8256: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 7988-8256 (7988-8256 - IBM Cisco 4x InfiniBand HCA Expansion Card)? Pro Disk Network ships Cisco 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 7988-8256
| SKU | 7988-8256 |
|---|---|
| Product | 7988-8256 - IBM Cisco 4x InfiniBand HCA Expansion Card |
| Current price | $212.78 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 7988-8256 › |
Drop-in replacements for 7988-8256
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.
N55-M8P8FP-RF - Cisco N55-M8P8FP 16 x Expansion Slot SFP+ (mini-GBIC) Expansion Module for Nexus 5000 Series Switch
SKU: N55-M8P8FP-RF
Price: $4,393.29
SFSX3012R4X12K9 - Cisco 12 Port InfiniBand 4XIB Switch Card SFS 3012 Multifabric Server
SKU: SFSX3012R4X12K9
Price: $3,685.58
0GT218 - Dell / Cisco SFSM7000E 10/20 Gigabit Ethernet InfiniBand Switch for M1000E
SKU: 0GT218
Price: $211.00
GT218 - Dell / Cisco SFSM7000E 10/20 Gigabit Ethernet InfiniBand Switch for M1000E
SKU: GT218
Price: $211.00
74-4542-01 - Cisco 2-Port Infiniband PCI-Express X Host Channel Adapter
SKU: 74-4542-01
Price: $362.07
341-0201-01 - Cisco 1200-Watts Power Supply For InfiniBand Server Switch
SKU: 341-0201-01
Price: $382.59
PWR-SFS7008P - Cisco 1200-Watts Power Supply For InfiniBand Server Switch
SKU: PWR-SFS7008P
Price: $395.34
15454-XC-10G - Cisco 15454 10Gb/s 10GBase-X 2 x Ports LC Connector Connect Card Expansion Module
SKU: 15454-XC-10G
Price: $163.74
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.