Alternative to AH172A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the AH172A (AH172A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI Network) 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 AH172A
| SKU | AH172A |
|---|---|
| Product | AH172A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI Network |
| Current price | $2,231.58 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AH172A › |
Alternatives to AH172A
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.
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
AG324A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Ultrium 960 Tape Library 19.2TB/38.4TB Slots 48 LTO Ultrium (400GB/800GB) x 1 Ultrium 3 max Drives 2 Rack-mountable 4U
SKU: AG324A
Price: $4,058.25
AH560A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI Network
SKU: AH560A
Price: $6,134.43
AH171A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI
SKU: AH171A
Price: $2,231.58
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
EH848-69202 - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848-69202
Price: $714.53
EH848B - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848B
Price: $1,253.57
EH848A - HP StorageWorks 400/800GB Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848A
Price: $1,474.87
EH848-67201 - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848-67201
Price: $3,228.22
AK381A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Zero Drive Chassis LTO Ultrium Rack Mountable Tape Library
SKU: AK381A
Price: $1,766.32
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.