What is ATAPI?

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What is ATAPI?

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ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) is part of the Enhanced IDE (EIDE) interface (also known as ATA-2). It is an interface between a computer and its attached CD-ROM drives and tape backup drives. Most of the PC computers use the standard Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface to address hard disk drives. ATAPI provides the additional commands needed for controlling a CD-ROM player or tape backup so that the computer can use the IDE interface and controllers to control these relatively newer device types.


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