Alternative to VR-A16BA-YF: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the VR-A16BA-YF (VR-A16BA-YF - Quantum 1.6 TB/3.2TB Valueloader LTO2 SCSI LVD 1DRV/8 Slots Tape Autoloader) 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 VR-A16BA-YF
| SKU | VR-A16BA-YF |
|---|---|
| Product | VR-A16BA-YF - Quantum 1.6 TB/3.2TB Valueloader LTO2 SCSI LVD 1DRV/8 Slots Tape Autoloader |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View VR-A16BA-YF › |
Alternatives to VR-A16BA-YF
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.
BBX1231-01 - Quantum ValueLoader DLT VS80 Autoloader - 320GB (Native) / 640GB (Compressed) - SCSI
SKU: BBX1231-01
Price: $275.08
Quantum L3-1/8-L2L-R ValueLoader LTO Ultrium 2 Autoloader - 1.6TB (Native) / 3.2TB (Compressed) - SCSI
SKU: L3-1-8-L2L-R
Price: $1,770.91
BBX1231-03 - Quantum Valueloader DLT VS80 LVD SCSI Barcode Reader 320GB/640GB
SKU: BBX1231-03
Price: $2,560.43
C6280F - HP SureStore 418 160/320GB DLT4000 SCSI/LVD 8-Slots Autoloader Tape Drive Library
SKU: C6280F
Price: $596.61
3581-L28 - IBM 1.6/3.2TB LTO-2 Ultrium 8-Slots SCSI/LVD External 2u Tape Autoloader
SKU: 3581-L28
Price: $833.68
3581-L38 - IBM 3.2/6.4TB LTO Ultrium-3 8-Slots SCSI/LVD External 2U Tape Autoloader
SKU: 3581-L38
Price: $1,208.42
A6153-67010 - HP 10 PCI Slots Baseboard 8 Slots 66MHz/64-Bit Hot-Plug 2-Slots 33MHz/64-Bit for RX4610 Series
SKU: A6153-67010
Price: $3,615.61
HPE JL095A#ABA HP JL095A#ABA Aruba 5400 16x SFP+ Slots 10GBase-X 4x Open Module Slots 2x Power Supply Slots Layer 3 Managed 4U Rack-mountable GbE Network Modular Switch
SKU: JL095A#ABA
Price: $4,994.74
HP EB623A#000 StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader 360GB/720GB Slots 10 DAT (36GB/72GB) DAT-72 SCSI Rack-mountable 1U
SKU: EB623A-000
Price: $1,340.53
330815-B21 - HP 640GB/1.28TB (1x16 Slots) SCSI Network DLT1 Tape Autoloader for StorageWorks SSL1016
SKU: 330815-B21
Price: $1,484.99
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.