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An [Acronym] for __P__arallel [ATA]. This was the most popular way of connecting BlockDevice~s to PCs, until [SATA] came along. Before that, PATA was just called ATA. |
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Often mistakenly referred to as [IDE]. |
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It is most commonly used in [x86] desktop machines running [Linux] or MicrosoftWindows, and in cheap servers (ie not BigIron). The most typical devices include HardDisk~s and [CDROM]s. The form of PATA used for removable devices is called [ATAPI]. |
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Modern PATA HardDisk~s usually support [SMART]. |
