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What are IDE,SATA,ATA ect. differences

Discussion in 'Device Drivers' started by swker98, Feb 21, 2005.

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  1. swker98 TechSpot Paladin

    i just want somebody to explain to me what cables (ex. IDE, SATA, ATA) connect and what the differces are.


    Thanks
    swker98, Feb 21, 2005
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  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    Cables in general connect electrical devices to each other or are used in buildings to hold things.

    The types of cables you named connect hard drives to hard drive controllers. IDE and ATA are two names for exactly the same thing. SATA is the new standard supposed to replace ATA.
    Nodsu, Feb 21, 2005
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  3. swker98 TechSpot Paladin

    thanks for your help i did not know that
    swker98, Feb 21, 2005
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