Alternative to C4506A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the C4506A (C4506A - HP 12x/8x/32x Speed 50-Pin SCSI CD-R/RW Optical 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 C4506A
| SKU | C4506A |
|---|---|
| Product | C4506A - HP 12x/8x/32x Speed 50-Pin SCSI CD-R/RW Optical Drive |
| Current price | $287.37 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C4506A › |
Alternatives to C4506A
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.
447326-B21-01 - HP Optical Drive DVD-ROM 5.25" Write Speed 16x (CD) Read Speed 16x (CD) SATA-150 Black Internal
SKU: 447326-B21-01
Price: $82.42
0950-3034 - HP 6x/32x Speed DVD-ROM Narrow Single-Ended SCSI-2 50-Pin Optical Drive
SKU: 0950-3034
Price: $97.14
A5220-67003 - HP 6/32x Speed SCSI-2 Narrow Single-Ended 50-Pin DVD-ROM Optical Drive
SKU: A5220-67003
Price: $115.58
HP SJ858UP#ABA-C2-07 Desktop Workstation - Z600 2 x Xeon Quad-Core 2.40GHz Bus Speed 5.86GT/s 12 MB Cache RAM 8GB 250GB SATA No Optical Gigabit Enabled (1.00 Gbps) Local Area Network Capable nVidia Quadro NVS 290 59-Pin DMS
SKU: SJ858UP-ABA-C2-07
Price: $527.53
228508-001 - HP 24X Speed IDE Slimline CD-ROM Optical Drive for ProLiant DL380 G3 Server
SKU: 228508-001
Price: $71.58
314933-509 - HP 24X Speed CD-ROM Optical Drive for ProLiant DL380 G1 Server
SKU: 314933-509
Price: $97.14
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.