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Silver 3.5 inch IDE hard drive bare drive with exposed circuit board

Maxtor

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus D740X 6E030L0 30GB 7200 RPM 2MB IDE Ultra ATA133 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-XFS5-3SYDA MPN 6E030L0

A 30 GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA133 desktop drive with 2 MB cache and fluid dynamic bearing motor for quiet operation

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
  • Capacity30GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache2MB
  • Average Seek Time10ms
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 2 MB cache buffers data for smoother multitasking
  • Ultra ATA133 interface supports up to 133 MB/s transfer rates
  • Fluid dynamic bearing motor reduces acoustic noise during operation
  • Shock Protection System safeguards stored data against physical impact

30 GB IDE drive for legacy desktops

This Maxtor DiamondMax Plus D740X is a new 3.5 inch internal hard drive with a 30 GB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and uses an IDE Ultra ATA133 interface with a 2 MB cache. The bare drive suits owners of older desktop systems that still require a parallel ATA storage device.

Suits vintage PCs; not for larger storage needs

The drive fits machines built around the IDE Ultra ATA133 standard and benefits from a fluid dynamic bearing motor for quiet operation. Its low profile aids airflow inside compact cases. Builders who need more capacity or a modern serial interface should look at other options.

IDE Ultra ATA133 interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this is the correct part is the IDE Ultra ATA133 interface. Only motherboards or controllers with a matching 40-pin parallel ATA connector can use this drive.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 2 MB cache buffers data for smoother multitasking
  • Ultra ATA133 interface supports up to 133 MB/s transfer rates
  • Fluid dynamic bearing motor reduces acoustic noise during operation
  • Shock Protection System safeguards stored data against physical impact

Specifications

BrandMaxtor
SeriesDiamondMax Plus D740X
Model6E030L0
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
Capacity30GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache2MB
Average Seek Time10ms
Average Latency4.17ms
FeaturesFDB (fluid dynamic bearing) motor for quiet operation
Low height to improve airflow and cooling
Low weight to reduce shipping costs
Improved reliability with:
Shock Protection System™
Data Protection System™
RoHS compliant version available
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Can I use this 30GB 7200 RPM IDE drive alongside an existing ATA133 drive on the same cable?

Yes, both drives share the IDE Ultra ATA133 interface, so they can run on the same channel; set one as master and the other as slave via jumpers.

How do I confirm the DiamondMax Plus D740X is running at its rated speed after installation?

Check BIOS or OS disk utilities for 7200 RPM and 2MB cache detection, and listen for the quiet FDB motor during seeks.

The box says Bare Drive — what cables or brackets must I supply myself?

You need a 40-pin IDE ribbon cable, a 4-pin Molex power lead, and 3.5-inch mounting screws; none are included.

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