Alternative to LSC18-CH4M-232H: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the LSC18-CH4M-232H (LSC18-CH4M-232H - Quantum Scalar i80 LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Library - 2 x Drive/50 x Slot - LTO Ultrium 4 - 40 TB (Native) / 80 TB (Compressed) - Serial Attached) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar 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 LSC18-CH4M-232H
| SKU | LSC18-CH4M-232H |
|---|---|
| Product | LSC18-CH4M-232H - Quantum Scalar i80 LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Library - 2 x Drive/50 x Slot - LTO Ultrium 4 - 40 TB (Native) / 80 TB (Compressed) - Serial Attached |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View LSC18-CH4M-232H › |
Alternatives to LSC18-CH4M-232H
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.
LSC18-CH4M-132H - Quantum Scalar i80 LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Library - 1 x Drive/50 x Slot - LTO Ultrium 4 - 40 TB (Native) / 80 TB (Compressed) - Serial Attached
SKU: LSC18-CH4M-132H
Price: $14,657.92
LSC18-CH4G-132H - Quantum Scalar i80 LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Library - 1 x Drive/50 x Slot - LTO Ultrium 4 - 40 TB (Native) / 80 TB (Compressed) - Fibre Channel
SKU: LSC18-CH4G-132H
Price: $17,148.47
LSC14-CH5N-119H - Quantum Scalar i40 Tape Library - 1 x Drive/25 x Slot - LTO Ultrium 5 - 37.50 TB (Native) / 75 TB (Compressed) - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
SKU: LSC14-CH5N-119H
Price: $8,858.79
LSC18-CH5N-232H - Quantum Scalar i80 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library - 1 x Drive/50 x Slot - 75 TB (Native) / 150 TB (Compressed) - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
SKU: LSC18-CH5N-232H
Price: $15,512.99
PR-A25AC-YF - Quantum PX502 38-Slots 15.2TB(Native) / 30.4TB(Compressed) LTO Ultrium 3 Fibre Channel 2Gbps 4U Rack-mountable Tape Library with LTO-3 Tape
SKU: PR-A25AC-YF
Price: $11,227.07
MR-L5WQN-BC - Quantum MR-L5WQN-BC LTO Ultrium 5 WORM Data Cartridge with Barcode Labeling - LTO Ultrium - LTO-5 - 1.50 TB (Native) / 3 TB (Compressed)
SKU: MR-L5WQN-BC
Price: $161.11
MR-L5MQN-05 - Quantum MR-L5MQN-05 LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge - LTO Ultrium - LTO-5 - 1.50 TB (Native) / 3 TB (Compressed) - 5 Pack
SKU: MR-L5MQN-05
Price: $273.57
MR-L5MQN-20 - Quantum MR-L5MQN-20 LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge - LTO Ultrium - LTO-5 - 1.50 TB (Native) / 3 TB (Compressed) - 20 Pack
SKU: MR-L5MQN-20
Price: $874.25
MR-L5LQN-BC - Quantum MR-L5LQN-BC LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge with Barcode Labeling - LTO Ultrium - LTO-5 - 1.50 TB (Native) / 3 TB (Compressed) - 20 Pac
SKU: MR-L5LQN-BC
Price: $963.30
LSC14-CH5J-119H - Quantum Scalar i40 Tape Library - 1 x Drive/25 x Slot - 37.50 TB (Native) / 75 TB (Compressed) - Fibre Channel
SKU: LSC14-CH5J-119H
Price: $11,293.87
95P4450 - IBM LTO Ultrium 4 WORM Tape Cartridge - LTO Ultrium LTO-4 - 800GB (Native) / 1.6TB (Compressed)
SKU: 95P4450
Price: $128.42
8-00486-01 - Quantum 800/1.6TB LTO-4 Fibre Channel Tape Drive for ADIC Scalar i500 Rohs
SKU: 8-00486-01
Price: $512.34
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.