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An ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) connector is a key interface used to connect storage devices like hard drives and optical drives to a computer’s motherboard. Commonly associated with older IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) and newer PATA (Parallel ATA) standards, the ATA connector facilitates data transfer and power delivery to these devices. It features a ribbon cable with a 40 or 80-pin configuration for parallel communication. Though largely replaced by faster and more compact SATA (Serial ATA) conne