Description
Quantum Fireball EX 8.4AT 3.5" HDD Dell 0009490P-12541 IDE ATA 5/12V 650/720mA
The Quantum Fireball EX 8.4AT is a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive using a parallel ATA (IDE) interface. This is a Dell OEM unit carrying part number 0009490P-12541, revision A00, manufactured in Japan by Quantum. It features a standard 40-pin IDE connector and 4-pin Molex power connector, and is configured via a jumper block for Master, Cable Select, or Park modes.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Quantum
- Product Line: Fireball EX Series
- Capacity: 8.4 GB (8.4AT)
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: IDE / Parallel ATA (40-pin)
- Power Connector: 4-pin Molex
- Power Requirements: 5V / 12V DC — 650mA / 720mA
- Cylinders: 16,383 | Heads: 16 | Sectors: 63
- Dell OEM Part Number: 0009490P-12541 (full: 0009490P-12541-91Q-020B)
- Hardware Revision: Rev A00
- Firmware Code: PGZXX
- Jumper Configuration: DS Master / CS Cable Select / PK Park
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
- Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included
Applications
The Quantum Fireball EX series was a mainstream desktop IDE hard drive line produced in the late 1990s, targeting the consumer and OEM PC market during the era when parallel ATA (PATA) was the dominant desktop storage interface. This 8.4 GB unit was a common capacity point for systems built in roughly 1997–1999, fitting within the INT13 8.4 GB addressing limit that was standard for BIOS of that period. These drives were widely used in desktop PCs, entry-level workstations, and OEM systems — Dell deployed this exact variant in its consumer and business desktop lines of that generation. Today, Quantum Fireball drives are sought by vintage PC enthusiasts restoring period-correct systems, hobbyists running legacy software environments, and technicians maintaining older industrial or embedded systems that require IDE storage. The standard 3.5-inch form factor and 40-pin IDE interface make it compatible with any ATA-capable desktop motherboard or IDE controller card from that era.
This Quantum Fireball EX 8.4AT 3.5" IDE hard drive has been inspected and is in good used condition. The drive housing is intact with normal light wear consistent with prior desktop use. The PCB underside appears clean and undamaged. The IDE and power connectors are present and in good shape. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Quantum |
Model: |
Fireball EX 8.4AT |
MPN: |
0009490P-12541 |
Secondary Model: |
EX8.4AT / PGZXX |
Type: |
Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
SKU: |
41994 |
Capacity: |
8.4 GB |
Form Factor: |
3.5" |
Interface: |
IDE / ATA (Parallel ATA) |
Power Requirements: |
5V / 12V DC — 650mA / 720mA |
Revision: |
Rev A00 |
Cylinders: |
16,383 |
Heads: |
16 |
Sectors: |
63 |
Jumper Options: |
DS Master, CS Cable Select, PK Park |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
OEM / System Brand: |
Dell |
Dell Part Number: |
0009490P-12541-91Q-020B |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; no cables or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
Quantum Fireball EX 8.4AT 3.5" IDE HDD, Dell P/N 0009490P-12541. Inspected and in good used condition. Housing intact, connectors clean, normal light wear. |
