IDE is short for Integrated Drive Electronics.
It intends to refer to the hard drive which integrates controller with disk body.
The IDE we usually mention means an interface technology of devices, such as hard disk.
Name: IDE
Full Name: Integrated Drive Electronics
Category: interface technology
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Introduction
IDE is also called ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) interface.
And it is also more convenient for users to roll out the hard disk.
Development Process
There were two types of transmission modes of early IDE interface.
Even though DMA mode takes up less system resources, it needs additional drive program or gadget.
So it is less acceptable.
It is worth noting that the ATA 133 standard doesnt gain widely support from the industry.
Entry-level Server
Currently, IDE interface is used in a large part of low-level entry servers.
Considering this situation, the current servers mainly useSCSIinterfaces which are stable and fast in transmitting.
Notes
All kinds of IDE standards have a good backward compatibility.
IDE represents a punch in of hard disk.
For example, ATA, Ultra ATA, DMA and Ultra DMA interfaces belong to IDE hard disk.
At present, hardware interface has been transferred toSATA, and IDE will leave the stage sooner or later.
Merits and Demerits
Merits of IDE interface: cheap cost, good compatibility and cost-effective.
Demerits of IDE interface: low data transmission speed, short cable length and less connected devices.
