Alternative to R500A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the R500A (R500A - HP 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch LFF Near Line Hard Drive with Tray for M6720 Enclosure) 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 R500A
| SKU | R500A |
|---|---|
| Product | R500A - HP 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch LFF Near Line Hard Drive with Tray for M6720 Enclosure |
| Current price | $506.96 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View R500A › |
Alternatives to R500A
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.
R499A - HP 2TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s Near Line LFF Hard Drive with Tray for M6720 Enclosure
SKU: R499A
Price: $553.51
6Z86A - HP 4TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch LFF Near Line FIPS Encryption Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 6Z86A
Price: $990.32
727391-001 - HP 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6GB/s Hot-Pluggable Near-Line Self-Encrypting 2.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: 727391-001
Price: $205.26
8R58A - HP 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s SFF 2.5 -inch Near Line Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 8R58A
Price: $480.21
R498A - HP 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s SFF 2.5 -inch Near Line Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: R498A
Price: $717.64
698695-b21 - HP 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch LFF Hard Drive
SKU: 698695-B21
Price: $175.12
656102-001 - HP 3TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 6GB/s Dual Port Lff Midline Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 656102-001
Price: $184.21
MB3000GDUPA - HP 3TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s LFF 3.5-inch Midline Hard Drive
SKU: MB3000GDUPA
Price: $170.53
HDEPQ04CAA51 - HP 3TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s LFF 3.5-inch Midline Hard Drive
SKU: HDEPQ04CAA51
Price: $267.67
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.