Alternative to DW086A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the DW086A (DW086A - HP StorageWorks 200/400GB Ultrium 448 LTO-2 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 3GB/s External 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 DW086A
| SKU | DW086A |
|---|---|
| Product | DW086A - HP StorageWorks 200/400GB Ultrium 448 LTO-2 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 3GB/s External Tape Drive |
| Current price | $823.16 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View DW086A › |
Alternatives to DW086A
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.
HP DW086A#ABA StorageWorks 200/400GB Ultrium 448 LTO-2 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 3GB/s External Tape Drive
SKU: DW086A-ABA
Price: $1,600.16
BL538A - HP BL538A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 72 TB (Native) / 144 TB (Compressed) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
SKU: BL538A
Price: $1,116.04
AG328A - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960-FC Drive Upgrade Kit Drive Module LTO Ultrium (400GB/800GB) Ultrium 3 Fibre Channel Tape Library plug-in Module
SKU: AG328A
Price: $2,324.33
AG324A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Ultrium 960 Tape Library 19.2TB/38.4TB Slots 48 LTO Ultrium (400GB/800GB) x 1 Ultrium 3 max Drives 2 Rack-mountable 4U
SKU: AG324A
Price: $4,058.25
C7973WL - HP LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Pre-labeled Tape Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-3 400GB (Native) / 800GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7973WL
Price: $154.71
406072-001 - HP 200/400GB StorageWorks Ultrium 448 LTO-2 SAS Internal Half Height Tape Drive
SKU: 406072-001
Price: $300.00
DW085-60005 - HP 200/400GB StorageWorks Ultrium 448 LTO-2 SAS Internal Half Height Tape Drive
SKU: DW085-60005
Price: $321.05
DW085-69201 - HP 200/400GB StorageWorks Ultrium 448 LTO-2 SAS Internal Half Height Tape Drive
SKU: DW085-69201
Price: $321.05
DW085-67201 - HP StorageWorks LTO-2 Ultrium 448 200/400GB SAS Internal Tape Drive
SKU: DW085-67201
Price: $465.88
378467-001 - HP StorageWorks 200/400GB Ultrium 448 Ultra160 SCSI LVD LTO-2 Internal Tape Drive
SKU: 378467-001
Price: $537.39
HP PD043B#103 200/400GB StorageWorks Msl2024/4048 LTO-2 Ultrium 448 SCSI/lvd Hh Tape Drive
SKU: PD043B-103
Price: $557.50
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.