Replacement for JH686A-ABA: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the JH686A-ABA (HP JH686A#ABA FlexNetwork 5940 32-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet 1U Rack-mountable 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 JH686A-ABA
| SKU | JH686A-ABA |
|---|---|
| Product | HP JH686A#ABA FlexNetwork 5940 32-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet 1U Rack-mountable Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View JH686A-ABA › |
Drop-in replacements for JH686A-ABA
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.
HP JL165A#ABA Altoline 6940 32-Port 24 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet + 8 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 1U Rack-mountable Switch
SKU: JL165A-ABA
Price: $6,826.11
JH396AR - HPE FlexFabric 5940 32 x Ports 40GBase-X Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JH396AR
Price: $277.21
JH396A - HPE FlexFabric 5940 32 x Ports 40GBase-X Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JH396A
Price: $542.32
HPE JH396A#ABB FlexFabric 5940 32 x Ports 40GBase-X Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: JH396A-ABB
Price: $5,314.11
HP JL479A#B2C Aruba 8320 48-Port 48 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ + 6 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ Managed Rack-Mountable Ethernet Switch
SKU: JL479A-B2C
Price: $5,526.32
HP JL479A#ABB Aruba 8320 48-Port 48 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ + 6 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ Managed Rack-Mountable Ethernet Switch
SKU: JL479A-ABB
Price: $5,526.32
JL314A - HP Altoline 6941 32-Port 32 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 1U Rack-mountable Ethernet Switch
SKU: JL314A
Price: $1,541.00
HP JL313A#ABB Altoline 6941 32-Port 32 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 1U Rack-mountable Ethernet Switch
SKU: JL313A-ABB
Price: $7,091.37
HP JL313A#ABA Altoline 6941 32-Port 32 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 1U Rack-mountable Ethernet Switch
SKU: JL313A-ABA
Price: $7,091.37
HP JL166A#ABA Altoline 6940 32-Port 32 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet 1U Rack-mountable Ethernet Switch
SKU: JL166A-ABA
Price: $11,184.21
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.