What is ATAPI?

ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface, an extension to EIDE, also called ATA-2) is an interface between your computer and attached CD-ROM drives and tape backup drives. Most of today's PC computers use the standard Integrated Drive Electronics (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface to address hard disk drives. ATAPI provides the additional commands needed for controlling a CD-ROM players or tape drives so that your computer can use the IDE interface and controllers to control these relatively newer device types.

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