Alternative to AW525A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the AW525A (AW525A - HP StorageWorks D2700 Hard Drive Array 25 x HDD 7.50 TB Installed HDD Capacity RAID Supported 25 x Total Bays 2U Rack-mountable) 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 AW525A
| SKU | AW525A |
|---|---|
| Product | AW525A - HP StorageWorks D2700 Hard Drive Array 25 x HDD 7.50 TB Installed HDD Capacity RAID Supported 25 x Total Bays 2U Rack-mountable |
| Current price | $889.47 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AW525A › |
Alternatives to AW525A
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.
AW524A - HP StorageWorks D2700 Hard Drive Array 25 x HDD Installed 3.60 TB Installed HDD Capacity RAID Supported 25 x Total Bays 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: AW524A
Price: $1,465.11
AG825A - HP StorageWorks Hard Drive Array 25 x HDD Installed 1.80 TB Installed HDD Capacity 25 x Total Bays 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: AG825A
Price: $2,038.39
B7E25A - HP StoreVirtual 4530 San Array 12-Bay 12 X 450GB HDD Installed 24 TB Installed HDD Capacity
SKU: B7E25A
Price: $3,436.84
B7E28A - HP StoreVirtual 4730 San Array 25-Bay 25 X 900GB HDD Installed 22.50 TB Installed HDD Capacity
SKU: B7E28A
Price: $4,205.26
B7E29A - HP StoreVirtual 4730 San Array 25 X HDD Installed 22.50 TB Installed HDD Capacity
SKU: B7E29A
Price: $5,044.21
EH945A - HP StorageWorks D2D2503i Hard Drive Array 4 x HDD 3 TB Installed HDD Capacity Serial ATA Controller RAID Supported 4 x Total Bays
SKU: EH945A
Price: $2,324.33
AW614SB - HP StorageWorks D2700 Hard Drive Array 6 x HDD 1.80 TB Installed HDD Capacity RAID Supported 25 x Total Bays Rack-mountable
SKU: AW614SB
Price: $8,447.37
AW526A - HP StorageWorks D2700 Hard Drive Array 25 x HDD 12.50 TB Installed HDD Capacity RAID Supported 25 x Total Bays 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: AW526A
Price: $12,342.11
QK770A - HP D2700 Das Array 10 X 1TB 10TB Installed Hard Drive Capacity Serial Attached SCSI SAS Controller 25 X Total Bays 6GB/s SAS 2u Rack-mountable
SKU: QK770A
Price: $4,824.09
QW957A - HP D2700 Das Array 25 X Hard Drive 7.50 TB Installed Capacity Raid Supported 25 X Total Bays 6GB/s SAS 2u Rack-mountable
SKU: QW957A
Price: $19,750.12
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.