What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms data transfer rates from gigabit per second (SI definition) into IDE (PIO mode 3) units. It helps compare modern network speeds with legacy storage transfer modes, providing clarity for users working with different technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gigabit per second (SI def.) you want to convert
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Select gigabit/second (SI def.) as the input unit
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Choose IDE (PIO mode 3) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent IDE (PIO mode 3) transfer rate
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from gigabit/second (SI def.) to IDE (PIO mode 3)
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Based on the official conversion rate of 1 Gbit/s = 11.2612612613 IDE (PIO mode 3)
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Supports comparisons between network throughput and older storage device speeds
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions
Examples
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2 Gigabit/second (SI def.) converts to 22.5225225226 IDE (PIO mode 3)
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0.5 Gigabit/second (SI def.) converts to 5.63063063065 IDE (PIO mode 3)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing modern network link capacity with older IDE storage transfer speeds
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Legacy hardware testing and retrocomputing performance analysis
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Embedded system development involving older Parallel ATA/IDE devices
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Evaluating throughput differences between contemporary broadband and legacy storage interfaces
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that IDE (PIO mode 3) reflects theoretical CPU-driven throughput, not real-world sustained speeds
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Be mindful of different units involved—bits per second vs. megabytes per second—when interpreting results
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Use this tool for performance comparison and compatibility assessment rather than precise benchmarking
Limitations
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Conversion compares network link speed (bits per second) with programmed I/O storage transfer rates (megabytes per second) which use different units
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IDE (PIO mode 3) theoretical maxima may not represent actual throughput due to system overhead
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Protocol overhead and differing technologies mean conversions are approximate and not exact performance measures
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gigabit per second (SI def.) mean?
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It is a data transfer rate equal to 1,000,000,000 bits per second, commonly used to quantify link capacity in networking.
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What is IDE (PIO mode 3)?
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IDE (PIO mode 3) is a CPU-driven programmed I/O transfer mode for Parallel ATA storage devices with a theoretical max throughput of about 11.1 megabytes per second.
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Why convert gigabit/second to IDE (PIO mode 3)?
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To compare or translate modern network speeds into legacy storage transfer formats, useful for compatibility testing and retrocomputing comparisons.
Key Terminology
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Gigabit per second (SI def.)
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A data rate equal to 1,000,000,000 bits per second, used to describe network throughput.
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IDE (PIO mode 3)
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A programmed I/O transfer mode for Parallel ATA storage devices with a theoretical maximum of about 11.1 MB/s, driven by the CPU.
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Data transfer rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted or processed, typically measured in bits or bytes per second.