Replacement for BC042A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the BC042A (BC042A - HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External 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 BC042A
| SKU | BC042A |
|---|---|
| Product | BC042A - HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 External Tape Drive |
| Current price | $7,694.74 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View BC042A › |
Drop-in replacements for BC042A
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.
C7396B - HP SureStore LTO Ultrium 230 Tape Drive LTO Ultrium LTO-1 100GB (Native) / 200GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7396B
Price: $2,139.51
EH920B - HP StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 800GB / 1.6TB SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: EH920B
Price: $726.32
693421-001 - HP StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 800GB / 1.6TB SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: 693421-001
Price: $1,171.38
684882-001 - HP 2.50 TB/6.25TB Storeever LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: 684882-001
Price: $1,226.32
HP EH958B#ABA 1.5TB/3TB Storeever LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Hh External Tape Drive
SKU: EH958B-ABA
Price: $3,172.03
HP EH920B#ABA StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 800GB / 1.6TB SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: EH920B-ABA
Price: $3,526.00
882281-001 - HP 12TB/30TB Storeever LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 HH SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: 882281-001
Price: $5,138.95
EH970SB - HP 2.5/6.25TB Storeever LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 SAS External Tape Drive
SKU: EH970SB
Price: $7,049.88
839698-001 - HP 6TB / 15TB StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 HH SAS 6 Gbps External Tape Drive
SKU: 839698-001
Price: $7,668.42
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.