Replacement for EH856A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the EH856A (EH856A - HP Ultrium 1840 Array Module (Carbon) Offline Hot-Pluggable 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 EH856A
| SKU | EH856A |
|---|---|
| Product | EH856A - HP Ultrium 1840 Array Module (Carbon) Offline Hot-Pluggable Tape Drive |
| Current price | $468.42 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View EH856A › |
Drop-in replacements for EH856A
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.
Q1540A - HP Ultrium 960 Array Module (Carbon) Offline Hot-Pluggable Tape Drive
SKU: q1540a
Price: $1,037.24
C7470B - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 230 Array Module Tape Drive LTO Ultrium (100GB/200GB) Ultrium 1 SCSI LVD/SE plug-in Module 5.25Inch
SKU: C7470B
Price: $651.38
452975-001 - HP 800/1600GB StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Array Module Tape Drive
SKU: 452975-001
Price: $994.75
AJ034A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 800GB (Native) / 1.6TB (Compressed) Ultrium 1840 Rack-Mountable 2U LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Library
SKU: AJ034A
Price: $2,513.68
AG328A - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960-FC Drive Upgrade Kit Drive Module LTO Ultrium (400GB/800GB) Ultrium 3 Fibre Channel Tape Library plug-in Module
SKU: AG328A
Price: $2,324.33
652733-001 - HP 800/1600GB Esl LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: 652733-001
Price: $457.89
QP006A - HP 800/1600GB Esl LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: QP006A
Price: $457.89
454304-001 - HP 800/1600GB StorageWorks Ultrium 1840 LTO-4 SCSI LVD Internal Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: 454304-001
Price: $500.00
447790-001 - HP 800/1600GB Ultrium 1840 LTO-4 Fibre Channel Plug-In Module Tape Library Drive
SKU: 447790-001
Price: $629.47
AH682A - HP 800/1600GB Ultrium 1840 LTO-4 Fibre Channel Plug-In Module Tape Library Drive
SKU: AH682A
Price: $629.47
BRSLA-0601-DC - HP 800/1600GB Ultrium 1840 LTO-4 Fibre Channel Plug-In Module Tape Library Drive
SKU: BRSLA-0601-DC
Price: $768.42
C7492A - HP 100/200GB Ultrium 215 Array Module 200GB for Tape Array 5300/550
SKU: C7492A
Price: $653.95
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.