There are many types of interfaces for storage devices, but the most common ones are SATA, IDE, SCSI, and USB. Each of these has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the type and purpose of the storage device. SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is the most widely used interface for hard disks and solid state drives, offering high speed, low power consumption, and easy installation with thin and flexible cables that can connect up to two devices per port. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is an older interface popular for hard disks and optical drives, providing lower speed, higher power consumption, and more complicated installation with thick and rigid cables that can connect up to four devices per port. SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a high-performance interface used for hard disks, optical drives, scanners, printers, and other peripherals with very high speed, low latency, and multiple device connection using different types of cables and connectors depending on the version of the interface. Finally, USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a versatile interface used for external storage devices such as flash drives, external hard disks, and optical drives with moderate speed, plug-and-play functionality, and hot-swapping capability using standard cables and connectors that can connect up to 127 devices per port.