Replacement for D6981A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the D6981A (D6981A - HP 100M Optical short-Wave Fiber Channel Cable for NetServer LXr 8000)? 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 D6981A
| SKU | D6981A |
|---|---|
| Product | D6981A - HP 100M Optical short-Wave Fiber Channel Cable for NetServer LXr 8000 |
| Current price | $142.80 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View D6981A › |
Drop-in replacements for D6981A
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.
D6978A - HP Optical Short-Wave Fibre Channel Cable 3m Includes Two Short-Wave Optical Fibre Gigabit Interface Converters
SKU: D6978A
Price: $82.42
D3637C - HP 2.5m 68-Pin UHD-68-Pin HD SCSI Cable for NetServer LXr Pro 6/200
SKU: D3637C
Price: $71.58
D5028-63020 - HP DC Power Harness To Midplane Cable Assembly for NetServer LXr Pro8 Server
SKU: D5028-63020
Price: $97.14
1005-0366 - HP 100m (328ft) Fibre-Optic Short Wave Multimode Interface Cable 50um Core, 125um Cladding
SKU: 1005-0366
Price: $172.62
A3736A - HP 100m (328ft) Fibre-Optic Short Wave Multimode Interface Cable 50um Core, 125um Cladding
SKU: A3736A
Price: $172.62
QW923A - HP 16Gb/s 100m 850nm Short Wave Fibre Channel LC Connector SFP+ Transceiver Module
SKU: QW923A
Price: $68.42
680536-001 - HP 16Gb/s 100m 850nm Short Wave Fibre Channel LC Connector SFP+ Transceiver Module
SKU: 680536-001
Price: $71.58
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.