What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by ATA-1?
A.
5 MBps
B.
8.3 MBps
C.
16.7 MBps
D.
33.3 MBps
E.
66 MBps
Explanation:
The original ATA specification had a maximum transmission rate of 8.3 MBps.
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Answers:
A: The original SCSI specification has a maximum transmission rate of 5 MBps.
C: ATA-2 doubled the maximum transmission rate of ATA to 16.7 MBps.
D: ATA-3, also known as Ultra ATA 33 has a maximum transmission rate of 33.3 MBps.
E: ATA-4, also known as Ultra ATA 66 has a maximum transmission rate of 66 MBps References: Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 168-173.