Replacement for AK860A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AK860A (AK860A - HP DC San Director Switch 48-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option)? 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 AK860A
| SKU | AK860A |
|---|---|
| Product | AK860A - HP DC San Director Switch 48-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option |
| Current price | $254.74 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AK860A › |
Drop-in replacements for AK860A
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.
481546-002 - HP DC San Director Switch 16-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option
SKU: 481546-002
Price: $1,415.79
481546-001 - HP DC San Director Switch 16-Port 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option
SKU: 481546-001
Price: $1,805.26
AG880A - HP SN8600b 32GB 48-Port Fibre Channel Blade for StoreFabric SAN Director Switch
SKU: AG880A
Price: $1,408.80
481548-001 - HP StorageWorks 48-Ports DC 8GB Fibre Channel Blade Option SAN Director Switch
SKU: 481548-001
Price: $254.74
HPE AK860C 48 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ports 8GB/s Fibre Channel SAN Director Blade Switch
SKU: AK860C
Price: $347.37
438871-001 - HP StorageWorks 4/256 48-Port 4Gb/s Fiber Channel SAN Director Switch
SKU: 438871-001
Price: $463.16
254137-001 - HP 750-Watts 85-264V AC 48V DC Power Supply for StorageWorks SAN Director 64 Port Switch
SKU: 254137-001
Price: $194.74
AE385A - HP 48-Port 4Gb Fibre Channel Module 48 x Fiber Channel Fibre Channel Switch Module
SKU: AE385A
Price: $121.05
481552-002 - HP Power Supply for StoreFabric SN8000B SAN Director Switch
SKU: 481552-002
Price: $170.53
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.