Alternative to C7498-60003: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the C7498-60003 (C7498-60003 - HP 12 / 24GB DAT 24 DDS3 SCSI Hot Pluggable 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 C7498-60003
| SKU | C7498-60003 |
|---|---|
| Product | C7498-60003 - HP 12 / 24GB DAT 24 DDS3 SCSI Hot Pluggable Tape Drive |
| Current price | $194.74 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C7498-60003 › |
Alternatives to C7498-60003
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.
C5717-60003 - HP 120 / 240GB DDS-4 DAT SCSI Tape Drive for SureStore DAT 40 x 6 Digital DATa Storage
SKU: C5717-60003
Price: $366.74
C1554-60003 - HP Surestore 12/24GB DAT DDS-3 Single-Ended SCSI 5.25-Inch Internal Tape Drive
SKU: C1554-60003
Price: $326.00
C5653-60003 - HP SureStore 12 / 24GB DAT 24 DDS3 SCSI External Tape Drive
SKU: C5653-60003
Price: $374.59
C1556-60003 - HP SureStore 12GB/24GB External DDS-3 DAT 24e Single Ended Narrow SCSI-2 Tape Drive
SKU: C1556-60003
Price: $648.46
C1555-67202 - HP SureStore DAT 24i 12GB / 24GB DDS-3 DAT SCSI SE 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive
SKU: C1555-67202
Price: $242.41
C6525A - HP SureStore 12/24GB DAT DDS-3 4mm SCSI Single Ended Hot-Pluggable Smart Desktop Tape Drive
SKU: C6525A
Price: $596.61
C1555-60003 - HP Surestore 12/24GB DAT24i DDS-3 Single-Ended SCSI 5.25-Inch Internal Tape Drive
SKU: C1555-60003
Price: $300.00
C1537-60003 - HP SureStore 12/24GB DAT24 DDS-3 SCSI Single-Ended 5.25-Inch Internal Tape Drive (Carbon/Black)
SKU: C1537-60003
Price: $317.89
C7498A - HP StorageWorks DAT 24 Tape Drive 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) SCSIRack-mountable Hot-swappable
SKU: C7498A
Price: $283.34
242401-001 - HP 12/24GB DDS-3 DAT SCSI-2 Single-Ended 3.5-inch Internal Tape Drive (Carbon/Black)
SKU: 242401-001
Price: $265.26
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.