Replacement for 98Y1168: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 98Y1168 (98Y1168 - IBM 2TB SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drives)? 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 98Y1168
| SKU | 98Y1168 |
|---|---|
| Product | 98Y1168 - IBM 2TB SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drives |
| Current price | $226.08 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 98Y1168 › |
Drop-in replacements for 98Y1168
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.
94Y5978 - IBM 2.5-inch Hard Drive Cage Assembly for more than 8 Hard Drives
SKU: 94Y5978
Price: $974.03
22R5057 - IBM SAS Ultra-320 Hot-pluggable Drive Tray for 3.5-inch HS 26K57XX DriveS
SKU: 22R5057
Price: $143.39
00AD077 - IBM 1.2TB 10000RPM 2.5-inch SAS 6GB/s G2 Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray for IBM System x
SKU: 00AD077
Price: $369.84
00AD082 - IBM 1.2TB 10000RPM 2.5-inch SAS 6GB/s SIMPLE SWAP Hard Drive with Tray for IBM System x
SKU: 00AD082
Price: $904.07
00Y2465 - IBM 0.6m SAS Cable (mSAS HD) SAS for Storage Drive 1.97 ft Mini-SAS Mini-SAS
SKU: 00Y2465
Price: $450.00
00MM692 - IBM 1.2TB SAS 6Gb/s 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 00MM692
Price: $54.74
00MM694 - IBM 1.2TB SAS 6Gb/s 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 00MM694
Price: $54.74
45W8285 - IBM 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6GB/s 3.5-inch Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 45W8285
Price: $65.26
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.