Replacement for A9879A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the A9879A (A9879A - HP DVD-ROM for RP74/84)? Pro Disk Network ships HP 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 A9879A
| SKU | A9879A |
|---|---|
| Product | A9879A - HP DVD-ROM for RP74/84 |
| Current price | $326.00 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View A9879A › |
Drop-in replacements for A9879A
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.
584086-001 - HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Entry Level 4x Intel Xeon E7540/2.0GHz 6-Core, 32GB Ram DDR3 SDRAM, SAS/SATA Dvd Rom, Gigabit Ethernet, 4u Rack Server
SKU: 584086-001
Price: $987.37
584087-001 - HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Base-Model 2x Intel Xeon Hc E7530/1.86 GHz 16GB Ram DDR3 SDRAM SAS/SATA Dvd Rom Gigabit Ethernet 4u Rack Server
SKU: 584087-001
Price: $987.37
348444-B21 - HP ProLiant DL760 G2 4p Intel Xeon 2.2 GHz 2 GB Ram Ultra-160 SCSI DVD-ROM Fdd 10/100/1000-T NIC 7u Rack Server
SKU: 348444-B21
Price: $3,576.84
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.