Replacement for C7973W: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the C7973W (C7973W - HP Ultrium 800 GB WORM Data Cartridge LTO-3 WORM 400 GB Native / 800 GB Compressed 2230.97 ft Tape Length)? 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 C7973W
| SKU | C7973W |
|---|---|
| Product | C7973W - HP Ultrium 800 GB WORM Data Cartridge LTO-3 WORM 400 GB Native / 800 GB Compressed 2230.97 ft Tape Length |
| Current price | $117.75 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View C7973W › |
Drop-in replacements for C7973W
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.
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
C7974W - HP LTO Ultrium 4 WORM Tape Cartridge LTO-4 WORM 800 GB Native / 1.60 TB Compressed
SKU: C7974W
Price: $149.63
C7973WL - HP LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Pre-labeled Tape Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-3 400GB (Native) / 800GB (Compressed)
SKU: C7973WL
Price: $154.71
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
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
AD597B - HP StorageWorks MSL6030 Tape Library 6TB (Native) / 12TB (Compressed) LTO Ultrium 2 12TB (Native) / 24TB (Compressed) LTO Ultrium 3 SCSI
SKU: AD597B
Price: $806.83
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
C7975WL - HP Data Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-5 1.5TB (Native) / 3TB (Compressed) 20 Pack
SKU: C7975WL
Price: $185.92
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.