Tape & Data Cartridge Drive Market Value
Current market statistics for 11,838 tape and data cartridge drives on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 50% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in LTO-8 drives and SCSI interfaces, both showing negative deltas of -35% and -37% respectively. Conversely, LTO-6 drives command a significant premium with a 182% increase over the median.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by storage format
Why? Prices vary by generation, ranging from LTO-8 at 104.25 to LTO-6 at 449.
Price by interface
Why? Connectivity impacts cost, with SCSI-1 at 99.99 and SAS at 299.95.
Price by type
Why? Form factor affects pricing, from Internal Desktop Drives at 79.43 to Internal (Desktop) at 199.76.
Price by brand
Why? Brand equity drives pricing, with Sony at 122.5 and HPE at 412.66.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a used tape drive?
The median price for used units is 150.07.
Which LTO format is currently the most expensive?
LTO-6 is the most expensive with a median price of 449.
How do HP and HPE brand prices compare?
HP drives have a median of 145.5, while HPE drives are significantly higher at 412.66.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $27–$936, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 9, 2026.