Replacement for EM-6520-48-16G-R: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the EM-6520-48-16G-R (EMC EM-6520-48-16G-R 6520 96 x Ports (48 x Ports 16Gb/s Active) SFP+ Fibre Channel Network Switch)? Pro Disk Network ships EMC 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 EM-6520-48-16G-R
| SKU | EM-6520-48-16G-R |
|---|---|
| Product | EMC EM-6520-48-16G-R 6520 96 x Ports (48 x Ports 16Gb/s Active) SFP+ Fibre Channel Network Switch |
| Current price | $1,026.32 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View EM-6520-48-16G-R › |
Drop-in replacements for EM-6520-48-16G-R
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.
EMC DS-6520B 96 x Ports (48 x Ports Active + 48 x Ports 16GbE GBIC) Fibre Channel Switch
SKU: DS-6520B
Price: $3,647.37
5048796 - EMC 750GB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive (SATA to Fiber Channel Interposer) for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: 5048796
Price: $161.11
5048496 - EMC 73GB 10000RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage Systems
SKU: 5048496
Price: $229.08
5048596 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series Storage System
SKU: 5048596
Price: $451.57
005-048696 - EMC 500GB 7200RPM Fiber Channel 2GB/s 8MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON CX Series
SKU: 005-048696
Price: $482.01
005048965 - EMC 450GB 15000RPM SAS 3GB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive for CLARiiON AX4-5 Series Storage System
SKU: 5048965
Price: $973.63
005048896 - EMC 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: 5048896
Price: $1,291.00
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.