Online Data Transfer Units Converter
Convert IDE (PIO mode 1) to IDE (UDMA mode 4) Data Transfer Units

Convert IDE (PIO mode 1) to IDE (UDMA mode 4) Data Transfer Units

Easily convert data transfer rates from IDE (PIO mode 1) to IDE (UDMA mode 4) using our online converter. Understand key differences, uses, and benchmarks for legacy and Ultra DMA modes.

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

IDE (PIO mode 1) to IDE (UDMA mode 4) Conversion Table

IDE (PIO mode 1) IDE (UDMA mode 4)

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.
Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.
Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.
IDE (PIO mode 1) to IDE (UDMA mode 4) Conversion Table
IDE (PIO mode 1) IDE (UDMA mode 4)

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  30. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to terabit/second (SI def.)?
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  37. How to convert from ethernet to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  38. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to ethernet?
  39. How to convert from ethernet (fast) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  40. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to ethernet (fast)?
  41. How to convert from ethernet (gigabit) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  42. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to ethernet (gigabit)?
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  45. How to convert from OC3 to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
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  47. How to convert from OC12 to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
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  50. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to OC24?
  51. How to convert from OC48 to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
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  53. How to convert from OC192 to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  54. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to OC192?
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  56. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to OC768?
  57. How to convert from ISDN (single channel) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  58. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to ISDN (single channel)?
  59. How to convert from ISDN (dual channel) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  60. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to ISDN (dual channel)?
  61. How to convert from modem (110) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  62. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (110)?
  63. How to convert from modem (300) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  64. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (300)?
  65. How to convert from modem (1200) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  66. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (1200)?
  67. How to convert from modem (2400) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  68. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (2400)?
  69. How to convert from modem (9600) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  70. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (9600)?
  71. How to convert from modem (14.4k) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
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  74. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (28.8k)?
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  76. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (33.6k)?
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  78. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to modem (56k)?
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  80. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to SCSI (Async)?
  81. How to convert from SCSI (Sync) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  82. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to SCSI (Sync)?
  83. How to convert from SCSI (Fast) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
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  86. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to SCSI (Fast Ultra)?
  87. How to convert from SCSI (Fast Wide) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  88. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to SCSI (Fast Wide)?
  89. How to convert from SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  90. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide)?
  91. How to convert from SCSI (Ultra-2) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  92. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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  132. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T0 (payload)?
  133. How to convert from T0 (B8ZS payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  134. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T0 (B8ZS payload)?
  135. How to convert from T1 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  136. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T1 (signal)?
  137. How to convert from T1 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  138. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T1 (payload)?
  139. How to convert from T1Z (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  140. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T1Z (payload)?
  141. How to convert from T1C (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  142. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T1C (signal)?
  143. How to convert from T1C (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  144. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T1C (payload)?
  145. How to convert from T2 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  146. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to T2 (signal)?
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  157. How to convert from E.P.T.A. 1 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  158. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to E.P.T.A. 1 (payload)?
  159. How to convert from E.P.T.A. 2 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  160. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to E.P.T.A. 2 (signal)?
  161. How to convert from E.P.T.A. 2 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  162. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to E.P.T.A. 2 (payload)?
  163. How to convert from E.P.T.A. 3 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  164. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to E.P.T.A. 3 (signal)?
  165. How to convert from E.P.T.A. 3 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  166. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to E.P.T.A. 3 (payload)?
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  172. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to H12?
  173. How to convert from Virtual Tributary 1 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  174. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to Virtual Tributary 1 (signal)?
  175. How to convert from Virtual Tributary 1 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  176. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to Virtual Tributary 1 (payload)?
  177. How to convert from Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  178. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to Virtual Tributary 2 (signal)?
  179. How to convert from Virtual Tributary 2 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  180. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to Virtual Tributary 2 (payload)?
  181. How to convert from Virtual Tributary 6 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  182. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to Virtual Tributary 6 (signal)?
  183. How to convert from Virtual Tributary 6 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  184. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to Virtual Tributary 6 (payload)?
  185. How to convert from STS1 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  186. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS1 (signal)?
  187. How to convert from STS1 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  188. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS1 (payload)?
  189. How to convert from STS3 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  190. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS3 (signal)?
  191. How to convert from STS3 (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  192. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS3 (payload)?
  193. How to convert from STS3c (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  194. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS3c (signal)?
  195. How to convert from STS3c (payload) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  196. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS3c (payload)?
  197. How to convert from STS12 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  198. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS12 (signal)?
  199. How to convert from STS24 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  200. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS24 (signal)?
  201. How to convert from STS48 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  202. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS48 (signal)?
  203. How to convert from STS192 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  204. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STS192 (signal)?
  205. How to convert from STM-1 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
  206. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STM-1 (signal)?
  207. How to convert from STM-4 (signal) to IDE (PIO mode 1)?
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  210. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STM-16 (signal)?
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  212. How to convert from IDE (PIO mode 1) to STM-64 (signal)?

What Is This Tool?

This converter enables you to translate data transfer rates from the CPU-driven IDE (PIO mode 1) to the more advanced IDE (UDMA mode 4) mode used in legacy PATA devices. It helps compare throughput and supports maintenance and configuration tasks involving older storage technologies.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the amount of data transfer units in IDE (PIO mode 1)
  • Select IDE (PIO mode 1) as the source unit
  • Choose IDE (UDMA mode 4) as the target unit
  • Click convert to obtain the equivalent data transfer value in IDE (UDMA mode 4)

Key Features

  • Converts values from IDE (PIO mode 1) to IDE (UDMA mode 4) data transfer units
  • Based on standard definitions from ATA/PATA specifications
  • Helps analyze data throughput differences between CPU-controlled PIO and Ultra DMA modes
  • Supports legacy hardware benchmarking, firmware development, and device configuration

Examples

  • 10 IDE (PIO mode 1) equals about 0.7879 IDE (UDMA mode 4)
  • 50 IDE (PIO mode 1) equals approximately 3.9394 IDE (UDMA mode 4)

Common Use Cases

  • Configuring or diagnosing legacy PATA drives in older or industrial equipment
  • Benchmarking data transfer rates between PIO and Ultra DMA modes
  • Developing or debugging firmware and drivers needing CPU-driven data transfers
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining storage devices from the late 1990s and early 2000s
  • Performing data recovery from vintage IDE hardware

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure the device and system firmware support the selected transfer modes
  • Use appropriate 80-conductor IDE cables when working with UDMA modes for reliable signaling
  • Verify compatibility of hardware before switching transfer modes
  • Utilize benchmarking to understand throughput improvements between modes
  • Apply conversion for comparative analysis rather than direct device switching

Limitations

  • Conversion values indicate theoretical throughput comparisons, not direct hardware switching
  • Real transfer rates depend on device capabilities, cable quality, and firmware support
  • Not all systems support seamless interchange between PIO and UDMA modes
  • This tool does not control hardware configuration, only provides conversion data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IDE (PIO mode 1)?
IDE (PIO mode 1) is a CPU-controlled data transfer mode for PATA devices with moderate throughput and higher CPU usage.

What is IDE (UDMA mode 4)?
IDE (UDMA mode 4), or Ultra DMA/66, is a faster PATA transfer mode with higher data throughput supported by 80-conductor cables.

Can I directly switch my hardware from PIO mode 1 to UDMA mode 4 using this converter?
No, this conversion tool only provides comparative throughput values; actual hardware switching depends on device support and system firmware.

Key Terminology

IDE (PIO mode 1)
A Programmed Input/Output mode where the host CPU manages each data transfer cycle, used in legacy PATA devices.
IDE (UDMA mode 4)
An Ultra DMA mode (ATA-4) for PATA devices allowing faster data transfers with reduced CPU usage using 80-conductor cables.
ATA/PATA
Standards defining data transfer protocols for Parallel ATA storage devices.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does IDE (PIO mode 1) use to control data transfers?
Which cable type is required for reliable signaling in IDE (UDMA mode 4)?
The conversion from IDE (PIO mode 1) to IDE (UDMA mode 4) is primarily used for: