Alternative to EM853A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the EM853A (EM853A - HP Msl6000 Lto-4 Ultrium 1840 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 EM853A
| SKU | EM853A |
|---|---|
| Product | EM853A - HP Msl6000 Lto-4 Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive |
| Current price | $2,657.18 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View EM853A › |
Alternatives to EM853A
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
C7396B - HP SureStore LTO Ultrium 230 Tape Drive LTO Ultrium LTO-1 100GB (Native) / 200GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7396B
Price: $2,139.51
C7973WL - HP LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Pre-labeled Tape Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-3 400GB (Native) / 800GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7973WL
Price: $154.71
652733-001 - HP 800/1600GB Esl LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: 652733-001
Price: $457.89
QP006A - HP 800/1600GB Esl LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: QP006A
Price: $457.89
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
447791-001 - HP 800/1600GB StorageWorks Esl E-Series Ultrium 1840 LTO-4 Fibre Channel FH Internal Tape Drive
SKU: 447791-001
Price: $294.74
EH853-60005 - HP 800/1600GB StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 SCSI LVD Internal FH Tape Drive
SKU: EH853-60005
Price: $440.00
708913-001 - HP 4GB StoreEver ESL G3 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Tape Drive
SKU: 708913-001
Price: $457.89
AJ041A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024/4048/8096 800GB/1.6TB Ultrium 1840 LTO-4 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI Internal Tape Drive
SKU: AJ041A
Price: $468.42
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.