Alternative to C8S05A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the C8S05A (C8S05A - HP D3700 Storage Enclosure 25 Bays ( SAS-3 ) 25 X HDD 300 GB Rackmountable 2u) 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 C8S05A
| SKU | C8S05A |
|---|---|
| Product | C8S05A - HP D3700 Storage Enclosure 25 Bays ( SAS-3 ) 25 X HDD 300 GB Rackmountable 2u |
| Current price | $12,311.57 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C8S05A › |
Alternatives to C8S05A
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.
B7E39A - HP Storage Enclosure D3700 25 Bays ( SAS-3 ) 25 X HDD 300 GB Rackmountable 2u
SKU: B7E39A
Price: $10,747.95
B7E40A - HP Storage Enclosure D3700 25 Bays ( SAS-3 ) 25 X HDD 600 GB Rackmountable 2u
SKU: B7E40A
Price: $14,436.87
418800B214 - HP Storage Works MSA70 Modular Smart Array Storage Enclosure 25-Bays no Drives
SKU: 418800B214
Price: $262.79
AJ941A - HP StorageWorks D2700 Hard Drive Enclosure Storage Enclosure 25 x 2.5-inch Front Accessible SAS SAS Rack-mountable
SKU: AJ941A
Price: $170.53
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
SKU: AW525A
Price: $889.47
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
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
AJ941SB - HP Smart Buy 25 Bay StorageWorks Disk Enclosure D2700 Storage Enclosure
SKU: AJ941SB
Price: $4,007.71
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.