What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert data transfer rates measured in gigabit per second based on the SI definition into SCSI (Ultra-3) units. It facilitates understanding throughput differences between network data rates and parallel SCSI storage interface speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gigabit/second (SI def.) that you want to convert.
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Select SCSI (Ultra-3) as the target unit for conversion.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent SCSI (Ultra-3) throughput.
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Use the result to compare or analyze storage subsystem performance.
Key Features
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Converts from gigabit/second (SI def.) to SCSI (Ultra-3) units accurately based on provided conversion rate.
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Browser-based and easy to use for IT professionals and engineers.
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Supports benchmarking and compatibility analysis of network and storage interfaces.
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Provides clear unit definitions and use cases for both measurement types.
Examples
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2 Gigabit/second (SI def.) equals 1.5625 SCSI (Ultra-3).
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0.5 Gigabit/second (SI def.) equals 0.390625 SCSI (Ultra-3).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring and benchmarking data transfer in enterprise storage subsystems.
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Comparing network interface rates with legacy storage device speeds.
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Designing or diagnosing performance in data-center backup and storage arrays.
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Assessing compatibility of SCSI interfaces with networking equipment.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the value entered uses the SI definition of gigabit per second for accurate results.
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Use this conversion primarily for legacy or specific storage system analysis involving SCSI Ultra-3.
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Remember that differences in data framing and protocols affect real throughput; consider the tool’s result as an approximation.
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Combine this converter with other storage and network metrics for comprehensive performance evaluation.
Limitations
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The conversion applies only to parallel SCSI (Ultra-3) storage interface rates and not to packet-based network speeds directly.
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Differences in protocol overhead and signaling mean conversion values approximate throughput equivalence, not exact performance.
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Modern storage and networking technology might use newer standards, limiting this tool to legacy or specific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gigabit/second (SI def.) mean?
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It is a data transfer rate equal to 10^9 bits per second, representing the number of bits transmitted every second in networking and communication contexts.
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What is SCSI (Ultra-3)?
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SCSI (Ultra-3) refers to a parallel storage interface standard used for connecting hosts and storage devices with specific data-transfer and bus management features.
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Why convert gigabit/second (SI def.) to SCSI (Ultra-3)?
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To translate general network data rates into equivalent storage interface throughput for performance benchmarking and compatibility analysis in storage subsystems.
Key Terminology
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Gigabit/second (SI def.)
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A data transfer rate equal to one billion bits per second, used to measure network and communication throughput.
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SCSI (Ultra-3)
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A revision of the parallel Small Computer System Interface standard for block-level data transfers between hosts and storage devices.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted from one point to another, measured in bits per second or other units.