Replacement for AH172A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AH172A (AH172A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI Network)? 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 AH172A
| SKU | AH172A |
|---|---|
| Product | AH172A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI Network |
| Current price | $2,231.58 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AH172A › |
Drop-in replacements for AH172A
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.
BL532A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 72 TB (Native) / 144 TB (Compressed) Fiber Channel
SKU: BL532A
Price: $2,969.96
AG324A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Ultrium 960 Tape Library 19.2TB/38.4TB Slots 48 LTO Ultrium (400GB/800GB) x 1 Ultrium 3 max Drives 2 Rack-mountable 4U
SKU: AG324A
Price: $4,058.25
AH560A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI Network
SKU: AH560A
Price: $6,134.43
AH171A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI
SKU: AH171A
Price: $2,231.58
BL538A - HP BL538A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 72 TB (Native) / 144 TB (Compressed) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
SKU: BL538A
Price: $1,116.04
EH848-69202 - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848-69202
Price: $714.53
EH848B - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848B
Price: $1,253.57
EH848A - HP StorageWorks 400/800GB Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848A
Price: $1,474.87
EH848-67201 - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Half Height Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH848-67201
Price: $3,228.22
AK381A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 Zero Drive Chassis LTO Ultrium Rack Mountable Tape Library
SKU: AK381A
Price: $1,766.32
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.