Alternative to 42C0820: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 42C0820 (42C0820 - IBM 73 GB Internal Hard Drive - Ultra320 SCSI - 10000 rpm - Hot Swappable) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar IBM parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the 42C0820
| SKU | 42C0820 |
|---|---|
| Product | 42C0820 - IBM 73 GB Internal Hard Drive - Ultra320 SCSI - 10000 rpm - Hot Swappable |
| Current price | $405.12 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 42C0820 › |
Alternatives to 42C0820
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.
06P5752 - IBM 73.40 GB 3.5 Internal Hard Drive - 1 Pack - OEM - Ultra160 SCSI - 10000 rpm - 8 KB Buffer
SKU: 06P5752
Price: $473.68
39R7388 - IBM 36.40 GB 2.5 Internal Hard Drive - 3Gb/s SAS - 10000 rpm - 8 MB Buffer
SKU: 39R7388
Price: $172.62
22R5030 - IBM 73 GB Internal Hard Drive - 4 Pack - Fibre Channel - 10000 rpm
SKU: 22R5030
Price: $641.88
59P6736 - IBM SDLT Internal Tape Drive - 160GB (Native)/320GB (Compressed) - 5.25 1/2H Internal
SKU: 59P6736
Price: $806.83
26K5320 - IBM 73GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Hot Swapable Internal Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 26K5320
Price: $157.07
39R7360 - IBM 73GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gbps Hot Swap 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
SKU: 39R7360
Price: $170.53
40K1097 - IBM 73.4GB 10000RPM SAS SFF 2.5-inch Hot Swapable Internal Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 40K1097
Price: $171.03
42D0737 - IBM 160 GB 2.5 Internal Hard Drive - SATA/300 - 7200 rpm - Hot Swappable
SKU: 42D0737
Price: $411.97
08K0283 - IBM 73GB 10000RPM 80-Pin Ultra-320 SCSI 8MB Cache Internal Hard Drive
SKU: 08K0283
Price: $160.00
7133-8572 - IBM 73.4GB 10000RPM Ultra-320 SCSI 80-Pin 8MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
SKU: 7133-8572
Price: $202.11
09N0731 - IBM 20/40GB DDS4 DAT Wide Ultra SCSI-2 LVD 68-Pin Internal Tape Drive
SKU: 09N0731
Price: $283.34
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.