Description
Quantum Fireball Plus AS 10.2GB 3.5" IDE PATA Hard Drive QMP10000AS-A 58VEX
The Quantum Fireball Plus AS is a 3.5" IDE/PATA internal hard drive with a 10.2 GB capacity. It connects via the standard 40-pin IDE interface and draws power from a 4-pin Molex connector, making it a direct drop-in for any desktop PC or workstation with an IDE controller. The Fireball Plus AS series was Quantum's mainstream desktop hard drive line of the late 1990s, known for solid reliability in everyday desktop use before Serial ATA became standard.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Quantum
- Series: Fireball Plus AS — 3.5 Series
- Quantum Part Number: QMP10000AS-A
- Dell / Secondary P/N: SG-058VEX-12547-13P-140S
- Capacity: 10.2 GB
- Interface: IDE / PATA — 40-pin connector
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Power: 5V / 12V via 4-pin Molex
- Revision: REV.A00
- Jumper settings: Master, Slave (Jumper Present), and Cable Select (factory default) — jumper configuration table printed on drive label
- Country of Manufacture: Singapore
- Included: hard drive only
Applications
The Quantum Fireball Plus AS was a mainstream 3.5" desktop hard drive from the late 1990s, designed for use in IBM-compatible PCs and workstations running Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000. It connects to the motherboard's IDE/PATA controller — the dominant desktop storage interface through the 1990s and into the early 2000s before SATA took over. Drives like this one are still sought after today for restoring vintage PCs, maintaining legacy workstations and industrial computers that require IDE storage, and building period-correct retro systems. The 40-pin IDE standard was used across desktop PCs, early rack servers, embedded systems, and some industrial control computers of this era, so this drive has broad compatibility with any machine that accepts a 3.5" IDE device.
This Quantum Fireball Plus AS 10.2GB 3.5" IDE hard drive has been inspected, cleaned, and tested at our facility and is in very good working condition. The drive powers up and functions normally. The casing shows light wear consistent with prior use, with no significant damage visible. The 40-pin IDE connector and 4-pin Molex power connector are intact and in good shape. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Quantum |
Model: |
Fireball Plus AS |
MPN: |
QMP10000AS-A |
Secondary Model: |
SG-058VEX-12547-13P-140S |
Type: |
Internal Hard Drive (HDD) |
SKU: |
26292 |
Capacity: |
10.2 GB |
Interface: |
IDE / PATA (40-pin) |
Form Factor: |
3.5" |
Series: |
Fireball Plus AS 3.5 Series |
Power Requirements: |
5V / 12V (4-pin Molex) |
Revision: |
REV.A00 |
Connector Type: |
40-pin IDE + 4-pin Molex power |
Compatible With: |
Desktop PCs with IDE/PATA interface |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Singapore |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; inspected, cleaned, and tested — in very good condition. |
Condition Notes: |
Quantum Fireball Plus AS 10.2GB IDE hard drive. Inspected, cleaned, and tested — in very good working condition. Powers up and functions normally. IDE and power connectors intact. Drive only. |
