Replacement for QP005A: Drop-In Alternatives We Stock
Looking for a replacement for the QP005A (QP005A - HP 1.5TB/3TB ESL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 8GB/s Fiber Channel 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 QP005A
| SKU | QP005A |
|---|---|
| Product | QP005A - HP 1.5TB/3TB ESL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 8GB/s Fiber Channel Tape Drive |
| Current price | $221.05 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View QP005A › |
Drop-in replacements for QP005A
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.
652734-001 - HP 1.5TB/3TB ESL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 8GB/s Fiber Channel Tape Drive
SKU: 652734-001
Price: $221.05
708914-001 - HP StoreEver ESL G3 1.5TB (Native) / 3TB (Compressed) Ultrium 3280 LTO-5 8Gbps Full Height Fibre Channel Tape Drive
SKU: 708914-001
Price: $326.32
BL535B - HP 1.5TB/3TB StorageWorks MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 Fibre Channel Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: BL535B
Price: $468.42
695109-001 - HP 1.5TB/3TB StorageWorks MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 Fibre Channel Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: 695109-001
Price: $547.37
603880-001 - HP 1.5TB/3TB StorageWorks MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: 603880-001
Price: $584.21
HP AQ273B#103 1.5TB/3TB MSL LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Tape Library Drive Module
SKU: AQ273B-103
Price: $946.32
BL532A - HP StorageWorks MSL4048 LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Library 1 x Drive/48 x Slot LTO Ultrium 5 72 TB (Native) / 144 TB (Compressed) Fiber Channel
SKU: BL532A
Price: $2,969.96
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.