Replacement for AQ280A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AQ280A (AQ280A - HP 1.50/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Hh Internal Tape Drive)? 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 AQ280A
| SKU | AQ280A |
|---|---|
| Product | AQ280A - HP 1.50/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Hh Internal Tape Drive |
| Current price | $961.49 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AQ280A › |
Drop-in replacements for AQ280A
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.
EH957A - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3000 1.50TB/3TB LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive
SKU: EH957A
Price: $378.95
BRSLA-0902-AC - HP 1.50/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Hh Internal Tape Drive
SKU: BRSLA-0902-AC
Price: $899.93
AQ280-20000 - HP 1.50/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Hh Internal Tape Drive
SKU: AQ280-20000
Price: $1,787.95
AQ280L - HP 1.5TB/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive
SKU: AQ280L
Price: $3,559.04
HP EH957B#ABA 1.5TB/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive
SKU: EH957B-ABA
Price: $4,399.91
HP EH957A#ABA 1.5TB/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive
SKU: EH957A-ABA
Price: $4,399.91
BL544B - HP 1.5 TB/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 8GB Fibre Channel Internal Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: BL544B
Price: $408.42
AQ293B - HP 1.5TB / 3TB StorageWorks MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel Internal Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: AQ293B
Price: $468.42
AQ293-20103 - HP 1.5TB / 3TB StorageWorks MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 Fibre Channel Internal Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: AQ293-20103
Price: $1,340.53
EH958A - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 3000 1.50TB/3TB LTO-5 Serial Attached SCSI 2 (SAS) External Tape Drive
SKU: EH958A
Price: $1,278.95
596279-001 - HP 1.50/3TB StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: 596279-001
Price: $1,278.95
BRSLA-0904-AC - HP StorageWorks 1.5/3TB LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: BRSLA-0904-AC
Price: $1,676.83
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.