Replacement for Q2078AL: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the Q2078AL (Q2078AL - HP LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW 20 Data Cartridges)? 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 Q2078AL
| SKU | Q2078AL |
|---|---|
| Product | Q2078AL - HP LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW 20 Data Cartridges |
| Current price | $2,325.47 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View Q2078AL › |
Drop-in replacements for Q2078AL
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
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
BL531A - HP StorageWorks MSL2024 LTO Ultrium-5 1 x Drive/24 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 36 TB (Native) / 72 TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel Tape Library
SKU: BL531A
Price: $2,490.36
C7975WL - HP Data Cartridge LTO Ultrium LTO-5 1.5TB (Native) / 3TB (Compressed) 20 Pack
SKU: C7975WL
Price: $185.92
DW066A - HP Ultrium 232 Trade-ready 100/200GB Lto Ultrium-1 Tape Drive (ek1273)
SKU: DW066A
Price: $384.72
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
HP C7973AL#020 LTO-3 Ultrium 400/800GB RW Storage Media non Custom Label Tape Data Cartridge
SKU: C7973AL-020
Price: $70.00
C7972A_BIN2 - HP 200GB Native / 400GB Compressed LTO-2 Ultrium Data Cartridge
SKU: C7972A_BIN2
Price: $84.95
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.