Replacement for 3573-8043: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 3573-8043 (3573-8043 - IBM LTO-3 LVD with Tray for 3573 (TS3100 TS3200))? Pro Disk Network ships IBM drop-in replacements and equivalent modern parts from US inventory. Every alternate below is in-stock today with same-day shipping for orders placed before 2pm ET. If your unit is still under warranty, contact our engineering team — we offer cross-shipping for B2B customers on Net 30 terms.
About the 3573-8043
| SKU | 3573-8043 |
|---|---|
| Product | 3573-8043 - IBM LTO-3 LVD with Tray for 3573 (TS3100 TS3200) |
| Current price | $420.00 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 3573-8043 › |
Drop-in replacements for 3573-8043
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.
3573-8144 - IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive - 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) - Fibre Channel
SKU: 3573-8144
Price: $828.86
3573-8044 - IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive - 400GB (Native)/800GB (Compressed) - Fibre Channel
SKU: 3573-8044
Price: $1,299.79
3573-8244 - IBM System Storage TS3200 LTO-5 Ultrium Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Tape Drive
SKU: 3573-8244
Price: $1,401.97
3573-8245 - IBM 1600/3200GB LTO-5 SAS 6Gbb/s Tape Drive for TS3100 / TS3200
SKU: 3573-8245
Price: $1,448.09
3573-8344 - IBM 2.5TB / 6.25TB LTO-6 Fibre Channel Internal Tape Drive
SKU: 3573-8344
Price: $1,468.42
3573-8143 - IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive - 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) - SCSI
SKU: 3573-8143
Price: $1,517.42
How we pick replacements
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Drop-in compatibility — same form factor (2.5"/3.5", PCIe slot, SFP port, etc.), so it fits the original chassis without modification
- Equivalent or better performance — matched on RPM/IOPS/speed/throughput, never downgraded
- Same-brand-preferred — we list the OEM-equivalent first when available, then trusted aftermarket
- Warranty coverage — 90-day Pro Disk warranty on every part, with 1-year option for B2B
- In stock today — never recommend a part that is on backorder
Need help confirming compatibility?
Our engineers validate every replacement against your specific server, switch, or chassis model before shipment. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your platform model (e.g., Dell PowerEdge R740, HP DL380 Gen10, Cisco Catalyst 9300) and we will confirm the exact part number that drops into your hardware.