What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate data transfer speeds from Gigabyte per second (GB/s), a modern high-speed measurement, into IDE (PIO mode 3), a legacy transfer mode used with older Parallel ATA storage devices. It helps in comparing current and historical data transfer capabilities.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the data transfer value in Gigabyte per second (GB/s).
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Select the target unit as IDE (PIO mode 3).
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent transfer rate in IDE (PIO mode 3).
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Review the result alongside examples for better understanding.
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates between modern GB/s and legacy IDE PIO mode 3 units.
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Based on the exact conversion rate of 1 GB/s = 96.7334976577 IDE (PIO mode 3).
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Supports understanding of throughput differences in various computing contexts.
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Helpful for users involved in retrocomputing, embedded systems, and performance benchmarking.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring technical installation.
Examples
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1 GB/s equals approximately 96.73 IDE (PIO mode 3).
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0.5 GB/s converts to roughly 48.37 IDE (PIO mode 3).
Common Use Cases
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Comparing modern storage device throughput with legacy IDE PIO mode 3 transfer rates.
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Planning performance upgrades by understanding limitations of older storage interfaces.
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Benchmarking and compatibility testing for retrocomputing projects.
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Embedded systems requiring data rate comparisons for interfacing with IDE devices.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always clarify whether GB refers to decimal (SI) or binary gigabytes to prevent errors.
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Use the tool to gain perspective on throughput differences between modern and legacy systems.
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Consider the impact of CPU-driven transfer mode limitations when interpreting IDE (PIO mode 3) rates.
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Keep in mind the theoretical maximum rate of IDE (PIO mode 3) for realistic expectations.
Limitations
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IDE (PIO mode 3) has a theoretical maximum throughput near 11.1 MB/s, significantly slower than GB/s rates.
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Being CPU-driven, PIO mode 3 is less efficient than Direct Memory Access (DMA) approaches.
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Actual transfer speeds may be lower than theoretical maximum due to system constraints.
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Conversion requires caution to specify if GB uses decimal or binary conventions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Gigabyte per second (GB/s) represent?
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It is a data transfer rate indicating the movement of one gigabyte of data every second, with gigabyte size depending on decimal or binary conventions.
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What is IDE (PIO mode 3)?
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IDE (PIO mode 3) is a CPU-driven data transfer mode for older Parallel ATA storage devices, with a maximum theoretical speed around 11.1 megabytes per second.
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Why convert GB/s to IDE (PIO mode 3)?
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To compare modern data transfer speeds with legacy interface capabilities, useful for retrocomputing, embedded systems, and performance testing.
Key Terminology
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Gigabyte per second (GB/s)
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A unit measuring data transfer rate, indicating one gigabyte of data moved each second; may follow decimal (10^9 bytes) or binary (2^30 bytes) definitions.
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IDE (PIO mode 3)
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An older CPU-controlled data transfer mode for Parallel ATA storage devices, with a maximum raw speed of about 11.1 megabytes per second, used in legacy computing.