Replacement for AQ273-20000: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AQ273-20000 (AQ273-20000 - HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel Full Height Tape Drive for Autoloader)? 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 AQ273-20000
| SKU | AQ273-20000 |
|---|---|
| Product | AQ273-20000 - HP LTO-5 Fibre Channel Full Height Tape Drive for Autoloader |
| Current price | $899.93 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AQ273-20000 › |
Drop-in replacements for AQ273-20000
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.
708914-001 - HP StoreEver ESL G3 1.5TB (Native) / 3TB (Compressed) Ultrium 3280 LTO-5 8Gbps Full Height Fibre Channel Tape Drive
SKU: 708914-001
Price: $326.32
EB655-20000 - HP 800/1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SCSI LVD Half Height Tape Drive
SKU: EB655-20000
Price: $733.58
AW181A - HP LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive LTO-4 800 GB (Native)/1.60 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel1H Height
SKU: AW181A
Price: $4,125.26
453906-001 - HP LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive LTO-4 800 GB (Native)/1.60 TB (Compressed) SCSI 5.25-inch Width 1H Height 120 MBps Native 240 MBps Compressed
SKU: 453906-001
Price: $468.42
EH903B - HP EH903B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive LTO-3 400 GB (Native)/800 GB (Compressed)1U Rack Height Rack-mountable 60 MBps Native 120 MBps Compressed
SKU: EH903B
Price: $1,875.79
BL544A - HP BL544A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive LTO-5 1.50 TB (Native)/3 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel
SKU: BL544A
Price: $500.00
BL535A - HP BL535A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive LTO-5 1.50 TB (Native)/3 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel
SKU: BL535A
Price: $584.21
AW679A - HP AW679A LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive LTO-5 1.50 TB (Native)/3 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel
SKU: AW679A
Price: $1,317.89
BL531A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 LTO Ultrium-5 1 x Drive/24 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 36 TB (Native) / 72 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel Tape Library
SKU: BL531A
Price: $2,490.36
C2K00AT - HP FirePro W7000 Video Graphics Card GDDR5 SDRAM PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Full-length/Full-height 4096 x 2160 DisplayPort
SKU: C2K00AT
Price: $639.80
C7396B - HP SureStore LTO Ultrium 230 Tape Drive LTO Ultrium LTO-1 100GB (Native) / 200GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7396B
Price: $2,139.51
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.