Alternative to AG738A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the AG738A (AG738A - HP LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive 400GB (Native)/800GB (Compressed) Serial Attached SCSI 5.25" Width External) 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 AG738A
| SKU | AG738A |
|---|---|
| Product | AG738A - HP LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive 400GB (Native)/800GB (Compressed) Serial Attached SCSI 5.25" Width External |
| Current price | $3,204.55 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AG738A › |
Alternatives to AG738A
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.
C7973WL - HP LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Pre-labeled Tape Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-3 400GB (Native) / 800GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7973WL
Price: $154.71
AD597B - HP StorageWorks MSL6030 Tape Library 6TB (Native) / 12TB (Compressed) LTO Ultrium 2 12TB (Native) / 24TB (Compressed) LTO Ultrium 3 SCSI
SKU: AD597B
Price: $806.83
453906-001 - HP LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive LTO-4 800 GB (Native)/1.60 TB (Compressed) SCSI 5.25-inch Width 1H Height 120 MBps Native 240 MBps Compressed
SKU: 453906-001
Price: $468.42
EH900A - HP StorageWorks EH900A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive LTO-5 1.50 TB (Native)/3 TB (Compressed) SASExternal 138.88 MBps Native 277.76 MBps Compressed
SKU: EH900A
Price: $833.68
EH903B - HP EH903B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive LTO-3 400 GB (Native)/800 GB (Compressed)1U Rack Height Rack-mountable 60 MBps Native 120 MBps Compressed
SKU: EH903B
Price: $1,875.79
C7396B - HP SureStore LTO Ultrium 230 Tape Drive LTO Ultrium LTO-1 100GB (Native) / 200GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7396B
Price: $2,139.51
BL538A - HP BL538A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 72 TB (Native) / 144 TB (Compressed) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
SKU: BL538A
Price: $1,116.04
BL531A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 LTO Ultrium-5 1 x Drive/24 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 36 TB (Native) / 72 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel Tape Library
SKU: BL531A
Price: $2,490.36
BL532A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 72 TB (Native) / 144 TB (Compressed) Fiber Channel
SKU: BL532A
Price: $2,969.96
BL533A - HP MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 2 x Drive/96 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 144 TB (Native) / 288 TB (Compressed) Fiber Channel Network USB
SKU: BL533A
Price: $4,929.42
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.