Description
Iomega Z250ATAPI Dell 9J418 250MB Zip Drive 3.5" IDE ATAPI Black Bezel 30472401
The Iomega Z250ATAPI is a 250MB internal IDE/ATAPI Zip drive in a 3.5-inch form factor, produced by Iomega under a Dell OEM agreement and fitted with a black bezel to match Dell desktop towers. Despite its OEM origin, this drive is fully compatible with any system that provides a standard 3.5-inch internal IDE drive bay and a 4-pin Molex power connector — it is not limited to Dell hardware.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Iomega (Dell OEM)
- Model: Z250ATAPI
- Part Number (P/N): 30472401
- Dell Part Number (DP/N): 09J418
- Revision: Rev. A00
- Storage capacity: 250 MB per Zip disk
- Interface: IDE / ATAPI (40-pin ribbon connector)
- Power: 4-pin Molex connector, +5V at 0.8A
- Form factor: 3.5-inch internal drive
- Bezel color: Black
- Jumper configuration: Master, Slave, Cable Select (factory default: Cable Select)
- Country of manufacture: Malaysia
- Drive unit only — no Zip disk, cables, or software included
Applications
The Iomega Zip drive was a popular removable-storage format introduced in 1994, bridging the gap between standard floppy disks and writable CDs. The 250MB ATAPI variant, introduced in the late 1990s, fits in a standard 3.5-inch internal bay and connects via the same IDE/ATAPI bus used by CD-ROM drives and hard drives of the era, making it straightforward to add to any desktop PC of that period. Zip drives were widely used in professional and creative workstations for file transfer, backup, and project archiving — particularly in graphic design, desktop publishing, and audio/video production environments where files were too large for floppy disks. Today, Zip drives remain in use for reading and transferring legacy Zip disk archives, and for maintaining older systems that relied on Zip media for software distribution or data storage. This 250MB model reads both 250MB and 100MB Zip disks, making it the more versatile choice for legacy Zip disk collections.
This Iomega Z250ATAPI 250MB IDE Zip Drive (Dell OEM, DP/N 09J418) has been pulled from a working environment where it was previously in service. The drive has been visually inspected and photographed. The black bezel and gray metal housing show light cosmetic wear consistent with normal use — some minor scuffing on the top housing is visible in the photos. The IDE and power connectors on the rear appear clean and undamaged. No Zip disk or software is included. This drive is compatible with non-Dell desktop systems equipped with a 3.5-inch IDE drive bay. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Iomega |
Model: |
Z250ATAPI |
MPN: |
30472401 |
Secondary Model: |
Dell 9J418 (DP/N 09J418) |
SKU: |
31786 |
Type: |
Internal IDE/ATAPI Zip Drive |
Storage Capacity: |
250 MB |
Interface: |
IDE / ATAPI (40-pin) |
Form Factor: |
3.5-inch internal |
Bezel Color: |
Black |
Power Connector: |
4-pin Molex |
Voltage: |
+5V, 0.8A |
Jumper Settings: |
Master, Slave, Cable Select (factory default: Cable Select) |
Compatible With: |
Dell and non-Dell desktop/tower systems with IDE bay |
OEM For: |
Dell |
Revision: |
Rev. A00 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Malaysia |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; no Zip disk or software included. Compatible with non-Dell systems. |
Condition Notes: |
This Iomega Z250ATAPI 250MB IDE Zip Drive (Dell OEM 09J418) was pulled from a working environment. Visually inspected; light cosmetic wear on housing. IDE and power connectors appear clean. No Zip disk or software included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |