Alternative to A7520A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the A7520A (A7520A - HP 300/600GB SDLT 600 SCSI LVD Single Ended External Tape Drive) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar HP 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 A7520A
| SKU | A7520A |
|---|---|
| Product | A7520A - HP 300/600GB SDLT 600 SCSI LVD Single Ended External Tape Drive |
| Current price | $2,431.58 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View A7520A › |
Alternatives to A7520A
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.
360287-001 - HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 300/600GB SDLT LVD External Tape Drive
SKU: 360287-001
Price: $2,139.51
293474-B24 - HP MSL5052S2 160/320GB SDLT Low Voltage Differential / Single-Ended (LVD/SE) SCSI Tape Drives
SKU: 293474-B24
Price: $2,231.58
973609-102 - HP 300/600GB Sdlt 6000 SCSI LVD Tape Loader Module for MSL Series Tape Library
SKU: 973609-102
Price: $2,139.84
360287-002 - HP Storageworks 300/600GB Super DLT Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Single Ended External Tape Drive Carbon
SKU: 360287-002
Price: $2,139.51
192103-002 - HP 110GB/220GB SDLT SCSI Single-Ended Low Voltage Differential External Tape Drive (Carbon)
SKU: 192103-002
Price: $591.58
188527-B26 - HP SDLT-1 Tape Cartridge Super DLT Super DLTtape I 160GB (Native) / 320GB (Compressed) SDLT 320 110GB (Native) / 220GB (Compressed) SDL
SKU: 188527-B26
Price: $94.07
AD589B - HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 Tape Drive 300GB (Native)/600GB (Compressed) 5.25-inch 1H Internal
SKU: AD589B
Price: $1,005.26
A7518B - HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 Tape Drive 300GB (Native)/600GB (Compressed) 5.25-inch 1H Internal
SKU: A7518B
Price: $2,325.47
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.