Alternative to EH861A-ABA: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the EH861A-ABA (HP EH861A#ABA StorageWorks EH861A LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) SAS 5.25-inch 1H External) 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 EH861A-ABA
| SKU | EH861A-ABA |
|---|---|
| Product | HP EH861A#ABA StorageWorks EH861A LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) SAS 5.25-inch 1H External |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View EH861A-ABA › |
Alternatives to EH861A-ABA
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.
AJ034A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 800GB (Native) / 1.6TB (Compressed) Ultrium 1840 Rack-Mountable 2U LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Library
SKU: AJ034A
Price: $2,513.68
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
AJ042A - HP StorageWorks LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) Fibre ChannelInternal
SKU: AJ042A
Price: $573.68
EH861A - HP StorageWorks EH861A LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) SAS 5.25-inch 1H External
SKU: EH861A
Price: $833.68
C7973WL - HP LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Pre-labeled Tape Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-3 400GB (Native) / 800GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7973WL
Price: $154.71
AJ035A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot 38.4TB (Native) / 76.8TB (Compressed) SCSI USB
SKU: AJ035A
Price: $2,187.37
AJ039A - HP StorageWorks MSL8096 LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Library 2 x Drive/96 x Slot 76.8TB (Native) / 153.6TB (Compressed) SCSI USB
SKU: AJ039A
Price: $11,558.64
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
C7396B - HP SureStore LTO Ultrium 230 Tape Drive LTO Ultrium LTO-1 100GB (Native) / 200GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7396B
Price: $2,139.51
EH861B - HP Ultrium 1840 LTO-4 800GB (Native)/1.60TB (Compressed) SAS 5.25-inch External Tape Drive
SKU: EH861B
Price: $757.89
AJ028A - HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed)
SKU: AJ028A
Price: $1,075.79
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.