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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

  • Total capacity30 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $32.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 30 GB
Lower than about 99% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineDiamondMax Plus D740X
Model name6E030L0
Total capacity30 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time10 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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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