Allen-Bradley / Rockwell · Ultra 3000 · Servo drive

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell 2098-DSD-020X

Discontinued (family EOL)MEDIUM

What should replace this part?

Our analysisRecommended path: Compare Kinetix 5300 against 5100 on power and motion type, bridge on refurbished stock

Your options

Our analysisSource refurbished / repair the original
Exact-model refurbished stock (17 units, $2,634) and repair with 2-year warranty keep the axis running.
Our analysisKinetix 5300 2198-C1015-ERS (primary)
OEM migration table maps the DSD-020 base model to 2198-C1015-ERS with current and dimension comparison.
Our analysisKinetix 5100 2198-E1015-ERS (alternative)
Second OEM-valid target from the Kinetix 5100 migration table; compare power, motion type and safety scope before choosing.

Replacement analysis

Original: 2098-DSD-020X (Ultra 3000 2kW servo drive)
Replacement: 2198-C1015-ERS (Kinetix 5300; also 2198-E1015-ERS K5100 OEM-valid)

Relationship: Modern platform migration (not a swap) MEDIUM

Migration / engineering work required — not a drop-in. This is not presented as a drop-in replacement.

Analyst note: Exact base model in multiple OEM migration tables; multiple valid targets -> ambiguity note required.

What changes?

FootprintDrive dimensions and mounting change; verify panel space per candidate.
CommunicationsSercos, analog or DeviceNet variant converts to EtherNet/IP architecture.
AccessoriesMotor and cable transitions apply (TLP vs legacy motors, 2090 transition cables).
SoftwareUltraWARE commissioning converts to Studio 5000.
PowerOutput current and power ratings must be verified per candidate.
SafetyHard-wired safety wiring must be re-validated.

Anything not listed here is unknown — the evidence does not establish it.

Can I still buy the original?

Repair: Verified — see evidenceUsed: Verified — see evidenceRefurbished: Verified — see evidence

New-original availability is not claimed unless evidence supports it. Availability is never implied by the existence of a listing alone.

Lifecycle

Status: Discontinued (family EOL)

Discontinuation date: 2021-01-01 (family; exact-variant date unknown)

Lifecycle source

Evidence

Every important claim traces to a source below. OEM source means the manufacturer published it; third-party source means a distributor, repair company or reseller states it; our analysis connects them — and is labeled as such.

OEM / manufacturer sources

OEM source HIGH Rockwell Automation · Tier A · 2026-09-10
Kinetix Ultra 3000 discontinued; migrate to Kinetix 5100/5300/5500
Our Kinetix Ultra 3000 Servo Drives are discontinued... migrate to Kinetix 5100, 5300 or 5500 Servo Drives.
Establishes: modern_platform_migration · View source · Note: Family page fetched; exact variant in guides
OEM source MEDIUM Rockwell Automation · Tier A · 2020-12
2098-DSD-020 maps to 2198-C1015-ERS with current/dimension comparison
2098-DSD-020 ... 2198-C1015-ERS [output-current/dimension comparison table]
Establishes: modern_platform_migration · View source · Note: Exact-base-model row; second valid target 2198-E1015-ERS exists

Third-party sources

Third-party source MEDIUM DO Supply · Tier C · 2026-09-10
Refurbished $2634 (17 in stock) + repair with 2-year warranty
Refurbished ... $2634.00 17 in stock ... Our technicians can repair your 2098-DSD-020X. 2-Year Warranty.
Establishes: refurbished_same_unit · View source · Note: Availability only; Radwell corroborates

Why you might be searching this

Ultra 3000 axis down with no spares; which Kinetix target fits without mismatching power or motion type?

Need help deciding between repair, replacement, or migration?

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Research status: done. Confidence MEDIUM reflects the evidence above, not marketing. Commercial paths: Refurbished 2098-DSD-020X · Repair service · Kinetix 5300 / 5100 quote. No search-volume, pricing or revenue claims are made on this page.