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ATA = Advanced Technology Attachment and has speeds of up to 133 Mbps. Has a 40 pin connector. SATA = Serial ATA. Smaller connections and higher data speeds. See the attached link for a webpage with more info.
The SATA host adapter is integrated into almost all modern computers. The difference is sata is 7 pin connectoe and ata is 40-44 pin

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