ANSI X3.214

ANSI X3.214 is a standard developed by the American National Standards Institute that specifies how disk drive protocols operate, particularly for how data is transferred between computers and storage devices. It ensures consistent communication, reliability, and compatibility across different hardware and systems. Essentially, it defines the rules and procedures for reading from and writing to disk drives, helping different manufacturers’ devices work seamlessly together within a computer system. This standard helps maintain data integrity and efficient transfer rates, enabling broader interoperability in computer storage environments.