Replacement for AQ285E-000: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the AQ285E-000 (HP AQ285E#000 2.5/6.25TB LTO-6 Ultrium SAS Half Length 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 AQ285E-000
| SKU | AQ285E-000 |
|---|---|
| Product | HP AQ285E#000 2.5/6.25TB LTO-6 Ultrium SAS Half Length Tape Drive |
| Current price | $2,554.91 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View AQ285E-000 › |
Drop-in replacements for AQ285E-000
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.
C7971A - HP LTO Ultrium 1 Tape Cartridge LTO-1 100 GB Native / 200 GB Compressed 1998.03 ft Tape Length
SKU: C7971A
Price: $71.58
C8017A - HP LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge LTO-3 400 GB (Native) / 800 GB (Compressed) 2230.97 ft Tape Length 1 Pack
SKU: C8017A
Price: $1,434.46
686676-001 - HP Full Length Half Length PCI-Express X16 Riser Board for ProLiant DL320e G8 Server
SKU: 686676-001
Price: $110.53
C7970A - HP C7970A LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge LTO-1 50 GB (Native) / 100 GB (Compressed) 1046.59 ft Tape Length 1 Pack
SKU: C7970A
Price: $80.09
C7975W - HP LTO Ultrium 5 WORM Data Cartridge LTO-5 WORM 1.50 TB (Native) / 3 TB (Compressed) 2775.59 ft Tape Length 1 Pack
SKU: C7975W
Price: $117.89
C7396B - HP SureStore LTO Ultrium 230 Tape Drive LTO Ultrium LTO-1 100GB (Native) / 200GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7396B
Price: $2,139.51
C7973WL - HP LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Pre-labeled Tape Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-3 400GB (Native) / 800GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7973WL
Price: $154.71
833585-001 - HP 1.6TB Read Intensive Half Height Half Length PCI Express 2.0 X 8 Workload Accelerator
SKU: 833585-001
Price: $397.89
831735-B21 - HP 1.6TB Read Intensive Half Height Half Length PCI Express 2.0 X 8 Workload Accelerator
SKU: 831735-B21
Price: $433.68
775670-B21 - HP 2.6TB Light Endurance Half Height Half Length PCI Express 2.0 X 8 Workload Accelerator
SKU: 775670-B21
Price: $3,733.16
775679-001 - HP 2.6TB Light Endurance Half Height Half Length PCI Express 2.0 X 8 Workload Accelerator
SKU: 775679-001
Price: $3,733.16
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.