Replacement for AK381SB: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AK381SB (AK381SB - HP StoreEver MSL4048 48-Slot Tape 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 AK381SB
| SKU | AK381SB |
|---|---|
| Product | AK381SB - HP StoreEver MSL4048 48-Slot Tape Library |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AK381SB › |
Drop-in replacements for AK381SB
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.
652715-001 - HP 1500-Watts 48v Power Supply for StoreEver ESL G3 Tape Library
SKU: 652715-001
Price: $1,429.47
723572-001- HP 432-Watts Power Supply for StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library
SKU: 723572-001
Price: $1,470.74
C0H24A - HP StoreEver MSL4048 120/300TB 2 x LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 FC Tape Library
SKU: C0H24A
Price: $3,221.05
154867-001 - HP 6 Slot Magazine Loadpack for StorageWorks DLT ESL9326D tape library
SKU: 154867-001
Price: $602.78
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
AD611A - HP StorageWorks MSL6060 Tape Library 2 x Drive/60 x Slot 24TB (Native) / 48TB (Compressed) Fiber Channel
SKU: AD611A
Price: $1,436.39
AJ035A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 1840 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot 38.4TB (Native) / 76.8TB (Compressed) SCSI USB
SKU: AJ035A
Price: $2,187.37
AH172A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 920 Tape Library 2 x Drive/48 x Slot 19.2TB (Native) / 38.4TB (Compressed) SCSI Network
SKU: AH172A
Price: $2,231.58
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.