SCSI
scsi
ATA/ATAPI-7 -Serial SCSI standard is compatible with serial ATA drives in the same system
SCSI
IDE is an older disk communication protocol. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT_Attachment) SATA is perhaps the newest, it stands for "serial ATA). SCSI stands for "small computer system interface" and allows for connection of more than just disk drives.
SATA , ATA and SCSi
Geoff Housers mom The three common interface standards for a CD drive are EIDE (aka parallel ATA), serial ATA, and SCSI interface with a host adapter. You can also hook up a portable or external drive via USB, Fire Wire, or a SCSI port.
ATAPI-7
sata,ata,and scsi
A PATA (Parallel ATA) cable that supports ATA-5 and UDMA66 typically has 40 pins. This 40-pin connector is used to connect devices like hard drives and CD-ROM drives to the motherboard. Additionally, there is a 80-wire version of the cable that improves data transfer rates while maintaining the same 40-pin connector.
Internal CD ROMs and DVD ROMs plug into either SATA, ATA (PATA), or SCSI sockets. External drives plug into USB, E-SATA, or Firewire sockets.
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface), IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), and SATA (Serial ATA) are interfaces used for connecting storage devices like hard drives and SSDs to computers. SCSI is known for its high performance and ability to connect multiple devices on a single bus, making it suitable for servers and high-end workstations. IDE, also known as ATA, was widely used in older systems for connecting hard drives and optical drives but has largely been replaced by SATA. SATA offers faster data transfer rates, improved cable management, and hot-swapping capabilities, making it the standard for modern storage devices.
A CD drive can interface with a mother board using an EIDE, SATA or SCSI interface.