HP part number C5683-10255 identifies the C5683-10255 - HP Surestore 20GB (Native) / 40GB (Compressed) DAT40 DDS-4 SCSI LVD Single Ended 68-Pin 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive (Carbon), an enterprise-grade Tape Drive unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 20 GB, form factor of 5.25-inch, interface of SCSI, connector of 68-pin. Typical use cases include in-place upgrades, EOL replacement under existing OEM service contracts, lab/test environments, and refurbished-rebuild programs. Pro Disk Network sources the C5683-10255 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The C5683-10255 is a HP tape drive component with capacity 20 GB, form factor 5.25-inch, interface SCSI. Pro Disk Network sells the C5683-10255 for $362.45 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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The C5683-10255 is a HP tape drive part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the C5683-10255 ship?
C5683-10255 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The C5683-10255 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Production Deployment — Drop-in part for production enterprise infrastructure. Pre-tested and inspected before shipment.
Replacement / Spare — Hot-spare or RMA replacement keeping installed base running while OEM warranty is processed.
Lab / Dev / Test — Identical part for non-production validation environments. Cost-effective using refurbished tier.
Capacity Expansion — Adding capacity to an existing deployment without disturbing the production baseline.
What is the C5683-10255?
The C5683-10255 is a HP enterprise IT hardware component with capacity 20 GB and form factor 5.25-inch, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of C5683-10255
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about C5683-10255
Is the C5683-10255 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every C5683-10255 as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the C5683-10255 fit my system?
The C5683-10255 is a HP tape drive part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the C5683-10255 ship?
C5683-10255 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the C5683-10255?
New C5683-10255 units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the C5683-10255?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.