Replacement for AITE520: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AITE520 (AITe520 - Sony 200GB(Native) / 520GB(Compressed) AIT-4 Ultra SCSI LVD 3.5-inch External Tape Drive)? Pro Disk Network ships 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 AITE520
| SKU | AITE520 |
|---|---|
| Product | AITe520 - Sony 200GB(Native) / 520GB(Compressed) AIT-4 Ultra SCSI LVD 3.5-inch External Tape Drive |
| Current price | $2,571.16 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AITE520 › |
Drop-in replacements for AITE520
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.
SDX4200W - Sony AIT-4 WORM Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-4 - 200GB (Native) / 520GB (Compressed)
SKU: SDX4200W
Price: $133.20
SDX4200CWW - Sony AIT-4 Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-4 - 200GB (Native) / 520GB (Compressed)
SKU: SDX4200CWW
Price: $152.63
SDX4200C - Sony AIT-4 Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-4 - 200GB (Native) / 520GB (Compressed)
SKU: SDX4200C
Price: $161.11
SDX4200CN - Sony AIT-4 Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-4 - 200GB (Native) / 520GB (Compressed) - 1 Pack
SKU: SDX4200CN
Price: $199.16
SDX4-200C-BC - Sony SDX4-200C AIT-4 Barcoded Data Cartridge - AIT AIT-4 - 200GB (Native) / 520GB (Compressed) - 1 Pack
SKU: SDX4-200C-BC
Price: $209.38
SDX4200WWW - Sony AIT-4 WORM Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-4 - 200GB (Native) / 390GB (Compressed)
SKU: SDX4200WWW
Price: $166.32
Sony AITE520/S AIT-4 External Tape Drive - 200GB (Native)/520GB (Compressed) - 3.5 External
SKU: AITE520-S
Price: $579.26
Sony ACY-DR162/A4L AIT-4 Tape Drive - 200GB (Native)/520GB (Compressed)
SKU: ACY-DR162-A4L
Price: $1,123.95
TAIT1-40N - Sony AIT-1 Turbo Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-1 Turbo - 40GB (Native) / 104GB (Compressed)
SKU: TAIT1-40N
Price: $66.97
SDX2-36C - Sony AIT-2 Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-2 - 36GB (Native) / 93GB (Compressed)
SKU: SDX2-36C
Price: $98.83
SDX125C - Sony AIT-1 Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-1 - 25GB (Native) / 50GB (Compressed)
SKU: SDX125C
Price: $101.57
SDX3X150CWW - Sony AIT 3EX Tape Cartridge - AIT AIT-3Ex - 150GB (Native) / 390GB (Compressed)
SKU: SDX3X150CWW
Price: $109.75
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.