Replacement for 49Y3736: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the 49Y3736 (49Y3736 - IBM 36GB/72GB DAT72 DDS5 USB Internal Tape Drive)? 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 49Y3736
| SKU | 49Y3736 |
|---|---|
| Product | 49Y3736 - IBM 36GB/72GB DAT72 DDS5 USB Internal Tape Drive |
| Current price | $673.26 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 49Y3736 › |
Drop-in replacements for 49Y3736
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.
46C5399 - IBM DDS-5 Tape Drive - 36GB (Native)/72GB (Compressed) - USB - 5.25 1/2H Internal
SKU: 46C5399
Price: $557.50
43W8480 - IBM DAT 72 Tape Drive - 36GB (Native)/72GB (Compressed) - Serial ATA - 5.25 1/2H Internal
SKU: 43W8480
Price: $326.00
9124-1991 - IBM DAT 72 Tape Drive - 36GB (Native)/72GB (Compressed) - SCSI - 5.25 1/2H Internal
SKU: 9124-1991
Price: $1,418.74
18P7912 - IBM DAT 72 Tape Cartridge - DAT DAT 72 - 36GB (Native) / 72GB (Compressed)
SKU: 18P7912
Price: $112.88
39M5636 - IBM DAT 160 Tape Drive - 80GB (Native)/160GB (Compressed) - USB - 5.25 1/2H Internal
SKU: 39M5636
Price: $1,025.68
59P6744 - IBM Ultrium LTO-2 Internal Tape Drive - 200GB (Native)/400GB (Compressed) - 5.25 1H Internal
SKU: 59P6744
Price: $283.34
59P6746 - IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive 80GB (Native)/160GB (Compressed) 5.25 1/2H Internal
SKU: 59P6746
Price: $317.80
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.