Replacement for A7985A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the A7985A (A7985A - HP StorageWorks 43571 4GB Fibre Channel + 16 x SFP 1U Rackmountable SAN Switch)? Pro Disk Network ships HP 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 A7985A
| SKU | A7985A |
|---|---|
| Product | A7985A - HP StorageWorks 43571 4GB Fibre Channel + 16 x SFP 1U Rackmountable SAN Switch |
| Current price | $563.16 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View A7985A › |
Drop-in replacements for A7985A
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.
AA977A - HP StorageWorks 2GB Fibre Channel + 16 x SFP 1U Rackmountable SAN Switch
SKU: AA977A
Price: $402.11
HP R4G55B SN3600B 8xPorts 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ + 16xPorts 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports On Demand Layer2 Managed 1U Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: R4G55B
Price: $16,132.42
AG647A - HP MDS 9124 16 Ports 4Gb Fibre Channel 1U Rackmountable Fabric Switch
SKU: AG647A
Price: $2,549.47
HPE H6Y12A 16Gb Fibre Channel 28-Ports(16x 16Gb Fibre Channel (internal) 12x 16Gb Fibre Channel) Managed Embedded SAN switch module for HPE BladeSystem c-Class, optimized for CS 900 SAP HANA Storage N
SKU: H6Y12A
Price: $378.95
HPE R7R97A SN3600B 8-Ports 32gb Fibre Channel SFP28 16x 32gb Fibre Channel SFP28 Ports Fibre Channel Network Switch. In Stock
SKU: R7R97A
Price: $10,928.42
HP AK242A#ABA StorageWorks 8/20Q 16-Ports Active Fiber Channel Rackmountable Switch
SKU: AK242A-ABA
Price: $2,316.63
AK242A - HP StorageWorks 8/20Q 16-Ports Active Fiber Channel Rackmountable Switch
SKU: AK242A
Price: $2,316.63
401933-001 - HP Power Supply For StorageWorks Fiber Channel Storage Switch 8 or StorageWorks Fiber Channel Storage Switch 16
SKU: 401933-001
Price: $189.47
AH169A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 Ultrium 920 LTO-3 RackMountable Tape Library
SKU: AH169A
Price: $2,324.33
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.