What Is This Tool?
This converter translates data transfer rates from IDE (PIO mode 2), a legacy ATA/IDE timing specification, into SCSI (LVD Ultra160), a parallel SCSI interface standard. It assists users in comparing older IDE interface speeds with modern standardized parallel SCSI bandwidth values, useful for hardware diagnostics and migration planning.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in IDE (PIO mode 2) units you wish to convert
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Select IDE (PIO mode 2) as the source unit and SCSI (LVD Ultra160) as the target unit
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Click on the convert button to see the equivalent data transfer rate in SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Review the output to compare the transfer speeds for performance or compatibility evaluation
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units from IDE (PIO mode 2) to SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Supports comparisons between legacy IDE and parallel SCSI storage interfaces
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Displays conversion using a fixed conversion rate for straightforward translation
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Web-based tool requiring no installation
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Helpful for vintage PC diagnostics and legacy storage system assessment
Examples
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10 IDE (PIO mode 2) equals 0.51875 SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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100 IDE (PIO mode 2) equals 5.1875 SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting legacy BIOS or firmware drive timing settings for IDE drives
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Diagnosing performance or compatibility issues in vintage PCs
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Comparing throughput for backup systems using parallel SCSI interfaces
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Specifying data-transfer rates for RAID controllers in older servers
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Planning storage migration or compatibility evaluations for legacy hardware
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to understand and compare legacy drive transfer rates with modern standards
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Consider the nature of IDE PIO mode 2 as CPU-driven without DMA when interpreting results
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Account for variation in real-world performance due to hardware and environmental differences
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Leverage conversion results to assist with system compatibility and migration planning
Limitations
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Conversion compares maximum effective rates not actual throughput under all conditions
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IDE (PIO mode 2) involves CPU-driven transfers and usually has slower practical speeds than SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Real performance may vary due to implementation or environmental factors in legacy systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does IDE (PIO mode 2) represent?
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IDE (PIO mode 2) is a legacy ATA/IDE interface timing mode defining CPU-driven data transfer rates between a host and storage device using programmed I/O cycles.
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What is SCSI (LVD Ultra160)?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) is a parallel SCSI standard using Low Voltage Differential signalling that supports a maximum sustained transfer throughput of up to 160 MB/s.
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Why convert IDE (PIO mode 2) to SCSI (LVD Ultra160)?
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Conversion helps in comparing legacy IDE speeds with standardized SCSI bandwidth metrics for system compatibility, performance evaluation, and storage migration planning.
Key Terminology
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IDE (PIO mode 2)
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A legacy ATA/IDE interface timing specification defining CPU-driven data transfers using programmed I/O cycles.
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signalling for transfer rates up to 160 MB/s.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data moves from one device or interface to another, often measured in megabytes per second.