Replacement for C1529-60003: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the C1529-60003 (C1529-60003 - HP 8GB Surestore DAT8E 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 C1529-60003
| SKU | C1529-60003 |
|---|---|
| Product | C1529-60003 - HP 8GB Surestore DAT8E External Tape Drive |
| Current price | $392.34 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C1529-60003 › |
Drop-in replacements for C1529-60003
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.
C1549-60003 - HP SureStore 15/30GB DLT30e DDS-3 SCSI Single Ended External Tape Drive
SKU: C1549-60003
Price: $280.95
C7503-60003 - HP 40/80GB Surestore VS80E DLT1 SCSI LVD Single Ended 68-Pin External Tape Drive
SKU: C7503-60003
Price: $294.74
C5653-60003 - HP SureStore 12 / 24GB DAT 24 DDS3 SCSI External Tape Drive
SKU: C5653-60003
Price: $374.59
C5658-60003 - HP SureStore 35GB (Native) / 70GB (Compressed) DLT-70E Fast Wide SCSI Single Ended 68-Pin External Tape Drive
SKU: C5658-60003
Price: $398.50
C1556-60003 - HP SureStore 12GB/24GB External DDS-3 DAT 24e Single Ended Narrow SCSI-2 Tape Drive
SKU: C1556-60003
Price: $648.46
C7421A - HP SureStore LTO Ultrium 215 External Tape Drive 100GB (Native)/200GB (Compressed) External
SKU: C7421A
Price: $937.04
C1539-60003 - HP SureStore 4/8GB DDS-2 DAT SCSI Single-Ended 5.25-Inch Internal Tape Drive
SKU: C1539-60003
Price: $568.33
C5686-60003 - HP SureStore 20GB (Native) / 40GB (Compressed) DDS-4 DAT40I Ultra Wide SCSI LVD Single Ended Internal Tape Drive
SKU: C5686-60003
Price: $271.58
C1555-60003 - HP Surestore 12/24GB DAT24i DDS-3 Single-Ended SCSI 5.25-Inch Internal Tape Drive
SKU: C1555-60003
Price: $300.00
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.