Alternative to C7971A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the C7971A (C7971A - HP LTO Ultrium 1 Tape Cartridge LTO-1 100 GB Native / 200 GB Compressed 1998.03 ft Tape Length) 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 C7971A
| SKU | C7971A |
|---|---|
| Product | C7971A - HP LTO Ultrium 1 Tape Cartridge LTO-1 100 GB Native / 200 GB Compressed 1998.03 ft Tape Length |
| Current price | $71.58 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C7971A › |
Alternatives to C7971A
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.
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
C7973WL - HP LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Pre-labeled Tape Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-3 400GB (Native) / 800GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7973WL
Price: $154.71
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
C8017A - HP LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge LTO-3 400 GB (Native) / 800 GB (Compressed) 2230.97 ft Tape Length 1 Pack
SKU: C8017A
Price: $1,434.46
C7970A - HP C7970A LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge LTO-1 50 GB (Native) / 100 GB (Compressed) 1046.59 ft Tape Length 1 Pack
SKU: C7970A
Price: $80.09
C7975W - HP LTO Ultrium 5 WORM Data Cartridge LTO-5 WORM 1.50 TB (Native) / 3 TB (Compressed) 2775.59 ft Tape Length 1 Pack
SKU: C7975W
Price: $117.89
C7974W - HP LTO Ultrium 4 WORM Tape Cartridge LTO-4 WORM 800 GB Native / 1.60 TB Compressed
SKU: C7974W
Price: $149.63
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.