Replacement for 98Y1755: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 98Y1755 (IBM 98Y1755 System Storage 48 x Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch. In Stock)? 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 98Y1755
| SKU | 98Y1755 |
|---|---|
| Product | IBM 98Y1755 System Storage 48 x Ports 16Gb/s Fibre Channel Switch. In Stock |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 98Y1755 › |
Drop-in replacements for 98Y1755
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.
2498B24 - IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express 8.48 Gbit/s 8 Fiber Channel Ports Manageable 1U
SKU: 2498B24
Price: $1,304.16
2498-B24 - IBM System Storage SAN24B-4 Express 8.48 Gbit/s 8 Fiber Channel Ports Manageable 1U
SKU: 2498-B24
Price: $1,310.53
71P7448 - IBM 146.8GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Swappable Hard Drive for TotalStorage DS4700 Storage System
SKU: 71P7448
Price: $150.55
3573-8448 - IBM LTO-7 Half Height Fibre Channel Tape Drive Module for System Storage TS3100 / TS3200 Tape Library
SKU: 3573-8448
Price: $3,549.47
2498-F48 - IBM SAN48B-5 48-Port 16GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch 36 Active Ports
SKU: 2498-F48
Price: $1,802.11
1815-82A - IBM TotalStorage DS4800 8-Slot Fibre Channel 4GB Cache Storage Array
SKU: 1815-82A
Price: $916.55
42D0485 - IBM LIGHTPULSE 8GB Single -Port PCI Express X4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM System x
SKU: 42D0485
Price: $273.91
42D0486 - IBM 8GB Single -Port PCI Express X4 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for IBM System x
SKU: 42D0486
Price: $385.79
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.