Replacement for AK380A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AK380A (AK380A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 800/1600 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Tape Drive Library)? 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 AK380A
| SKU | AK380A |
|---|---|
| Product | AK380A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 800/1600 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Tape Drive Library |
| Current price | $3,615.61 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AK380A › |
Drop-in replacements for AK380A
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.
EH919B - HP StorageWorks 800/1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Internal Tape Drive
SKU: EH919B
Price: $378.95
EH919SB - HP StorageWorks 800/1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Internal Tape Drive
SKU: EH919SB
Price: $410.53
460148-001 - HP StorageWorks 800/1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Internal Tape Drive
SKU: 460148-001
Price: $468.42
EH920A - HP StorageWorks 800/1.6TB Ultrium 1760 LTO-4 Serial Attached SCSI External Tape Drive
SKU: EH920A
Price: $721.05
460149-001 - HP StorageWorks 800/1600GB Ultrium 1760 LTO-4 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: 460149-001
Price: $889.47
HP EH920A#ABA StorageWorks 800/1.6TB Ultrium 1760 LTO-4 Serial Attached SCSI External Tape Drive
SKU: EH920A-ABA
Price: $1,036.75
EH946A - HP StorageWorks 800/1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 1U RackMount Tape Drive
SKU: EH946A
Price: $2,237.16
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
AQ697A - HP StorageWorks 800/1600GB (Removeable) LTO-4 Ultrium SB1760C SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Tape Blade RackMountable Tape Drive
SKU: AQ697A
Price: $3,501.47
509363-001 - HP StorageWorks 800/1600GB (Removeable) LTO-4 Ultrium SB1760C SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Tape Blade Rack-Mountable Tape Drive
SKU: 509363-001
Price: $3,677.95
693420-001 - HP 800/1600GB StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Internal Hh Tape Drive
SKU: 693420-001
Price: $647.37
HP EH919B#ABA 800/1600GB StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Internal Hh Tape Drive
SKU: EH919B-ABA
Price: $695.91
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.