I/O Port

• I/O Ports provide an interface between input/output devices and a computer system.
• I/O Ports use specific protocols, such as Parallel, Serial, USB, Firewire, SATA and Ethernet to send and receive data.
• I/O Ports can be either physical or virtual devices, such as network ports or printers.
• Some I/O Ports can be used to connect multiple devices at the same time.
• I/O Ports are managed by drivers and software that can be used to control their functions.
• I/O Ports can be used to connect electro-mechanical and digital devices, such as keyboards, mice, joysticks, scanners, and cameras.
• I/O Ports can be used to extend the capabilities of a computer system.