<storage, standard> (ATA-2) A proposed (May 1996 or earlier?) standard from X3T10 (document 948D rev 3) which extends the AT Attachment interface while maintaining compatibility with current IBM PC BIOS designs.
Marketroids call ATA-2 "Fast ATA" or "Fast ATA-2" since the main changes are increased interface speed. Optional support for power saving modes and removable devices is also in the standard.
(16 Oct 1996)