Alternative to PD098K-103: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the PD098K-103 (HP PD098K#103 800GB/1.60TB StorageWorks Msl2024/4048 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Loader Ready 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 PD098K-103
| SKU | PD098K-103 |
|---|---|
| Product | HP PD098K#103 800GB/1.60TB StorageWorks Msl2024/4048 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Loader Ready Tape Drive |
| Current price | $495.62 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View PD098K-103 › |
Alternatives to PD098K-103
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.
453907-001 - HP 800GB/1.60TB StorageWorks MSL 2024/4048/8096 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Internal Tape Drive
SKU: 453907-001
Price: $557.89
AJ042B - HP 800GB/1.60TB StorageWorks MSL 2024/4048/8096 LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Internal Tape Drive
SKU: AJ042B
Price: $608.42
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
695114-001 - HP 4GB MSL G3 Ultrium-1840 LTO-4 Ultra320 Fiber Channel Tape Drive for StorageWorks MSL2024 / 4048
SKU: 695114-001
Price: $608.42
PD098K - HP 800GB/1.60TB LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Loader Tape Drive for StorageWorks MSL2024
SKU: PD098K
Price: $626.32
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
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
AG328B - HP StorageWorks 400/800GB LTO3 Ultrium 960 4GB Fibre Channel Tape Drive Library Module Upgrade kit for MSL2024/4048/8096
SKU: AG328B
Price: $1,549.55
AJ042A - HP StorageWorks LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) Fibre ChannelInternal
SKU: AJ042A
Price: $573.68
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
BL531A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 LTO Ultrium-5 1 x Drive/24 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 36 TB (Native) / 72 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel Tape Library
SKU: BL531A
Price: $2,490.36
418411-002 - HP 400/800GB Lto-3 Ultrium 960 Msl 2024/4048 4g Fiber Channel Upgrade Drive
SKU: 418411-002
Price: $1,162.16
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.