Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)

Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a technical standard that allows computer operating systems to communicate efficiently with high-speed storage devices like SSDs and HDDs via the SATA interface. It enables features such as hot-swapping (changing drives without shutting down) and faster data transfer speeds by allowing the drive to operate in a more advanced, optimized manner. Essentially, AHCI bridges the software and hardware, ensuring smooth, reliable, and high-performance data access for modern storage devices.