What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer rates from gigabyte per second (SI definition) to IDE (PIO mode 3) units. It helps users compare current high-speed data rates with older, legacy storage device performance.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value you want to convert in gigabyte/second (SI def.)
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Select the unit to convert from (gigabyte/second SI definition)
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Choose the target unit as IDE (PIO mode 3)
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent IDE (PIO mode 3) value
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from gigabyte/second (SI def.) to IDE (PIO mode 3)
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Supports comparisons between modern and legacy storage speeds
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Provides quick and easy calculations based on standardized conversion rates
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface suitable for technical and retrocomputing applications
Examples
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2 Gigabyte/second (SI def.) equals 180.1801801802 IDE (PIO mode 3)
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0.5 Gigabyte/second (SI def.) equals 45.04504504505 IDE (PIO mode 3)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing modern data transfer speeds with legacy IDE device capabilities
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Analyzing performance of older storage devices in embedded or industrial systems
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Retrocomputing and historical benchmarking of storage performance
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Legacy hardware testing and compatibility evaluations in BIOS or compatibility modes
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for benchmarking and comparisons rather than exact performance predictions
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Consider device and environmental limitations when interpreting results
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Apply conversions primarily for legacy or embedded system analysis
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Remember that real-world throughput can be affected by CPU load and overhead
Limitations
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IDE (PIO mode 3) has a maximum theoretical throughput of around 11.1 MB/s
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Conversion assumes ideal maximum speeds without accounting for real-world variances
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Not suitable for planning high-speed modern data transfers due to legacy constraints
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Results mainly serve historical or compatibility comparison purposes
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a gigabyte per second (SI def.) represent?
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It is a data transfer rate where 1 gigabyte equals 10^9 bytes transferred every second, based on SI prefixes.
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What is IDE (PIO mode 3) used for?
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It’s a programmed I/O transfer mode for Parallel ATA/IDE storage devices, commonly used with legacy hard drives and optical drives in BIOS or compatibility mode.
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Why convert from gigabyte/second to IDE (PIO mode 3)?
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To compare modern data transfer speeds with older device capabilities for testing, benchmarking, or embedded system analysis.
Key Terminology
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Gigabyte per second (SI def.)
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A measure of data transfer rate where 1 gigabyte equals 10^9 bytes transferred each second, using SI unit definitions.
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IDE (PIO mode 3)
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A CPU-driven programmed I/O transfer mode for Parallel ATA/IDE devices with a theoretical speed limit of 11.1 MB/s.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The amount of data moved from one place to another in a given amount of time, typically measured in bytes per second.