AHCI
Advanced Host Controller Interface: the standard way a SATA controller talks to the operating system, handled by the Linux ahci driver.
In more detail
Firmware setup screens may offer AHCI or an older compatibility mode, and Linux expects AHCI. lspci -k shows ahci as the driver in use for such a controller.
Related terms
- SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment: the common connection for hard disks and solid state drives inside desktop and laptop computers.
Taught in
- Hardware: What The Kernel Sees, What It Loads — LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (101-500 and 102-500) Exam Prep