Alternative to DW071A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the DW071A (DW071A - HP StorageWorks 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) DAT 24 Trade Ready 5.25-inch 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 DW071A
| SKU | DW071A |
|---|---|
| Product | DW071A - HP StorageWorks 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) DAT 24 Trade Ready 5.25-inch Tape Drive |
| Current price | $661.32 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View DW071A › |
Alternatives to DW071A
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.
AP835A - HP StorageWorks AP835A DAT 320 DAT 320 160 GB (Native)/320 GB (Compressed) 5.25-inch Width 1/2H Height 12 MBps Native 24 MBps Compressed
SKU: AP835A
Price: $1,848.86
C7498A - HP StorageWorks DAT 24 Tape Drive 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) SCSIRack-mountable Hot-swappable
SKU: C7498A
Price: $283.34
Q1547A - HP StorageWorks DAT 24i Tape Drive 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) Internal
SKU: Q1547A
Price: $326.32
DW069A - HP StorageWorks DAT 24 Tape Drive 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) 5.25-inch 1/2H Internal
SKU: DW069A
Price: $622.22
DW070A - HP StorageWorks DAT 24 Tape Drive 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) External
SKU: DW070A
Price: $1,015.37
HP DW070A#ABA StorageWorks DAT 24 Tape Drive 12GB (Native)/24GB (Compressed) External
SKU: DW070A-ABA
Price: $1,031.36
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
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
C7438-24000 - HP StorageWorks 36GB (Native) / 72GB (Compressed) DAT-72i DDS-5 SCSI LVD Single Ended 68-Pin 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive (Carbon)
SKU: C7438-24000
Price: $391.09
HP C5716A#ABA StorageWorks DAT DDS-4 40x6 Autoloader 120GB (Native) / 240GB (Compressed) SCSI
SKU: C5716A-ABA
Price: $771.83
C5715A - HP StorageWorks DAT 40 Tape Autoloader 1 x Drive/6 x Slot 120GB (Native) / 240GB (Compressed) DDS-4 SCSI
SKU: C5715A
Price: $1,346.63
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
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.