HP part number Q1538A identifies the Q1538A - HP StorageWorks 400/800GB Ultrium 960 Ultra320 Single Ended 68-Pin LTO-3 SCSI LVD Internal Tape Drive (Carbonite Black), an enterprise-grade Tape Drive unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 800 GB, 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 supplies the Q1538A to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The Q1538A is a HP tape drive component with capacity 800 GB, interface SCSI, connector 68-pin. Pro Disk Network sells the Q1538A for $457.89 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
The Q1538A 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 Q1538A ship?
Q1538A 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 Q1538A 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 Q1538A?
The Q1538A is a HP enterprise IT hardware component with capacity 800 GB and interface SCSI, 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 Q1538A
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about Q1538A
Is the Q1538A a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every Q1538A 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 Q1538A fit my system?
The Q1538A 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 Q1538A ship?
Q1538A 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 Q1538A?
New Q1538A 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 Q1538A?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.