What does IDE (PIO mode 3) represent?

IDE (PIO mode 3) is a CPU-driven programmed I/O transfer mode for parallel ATA/IDE devices with a theoretical throughput of approximately 11.1 megabytes per second.

Why use gigabyte per second (SI def.) as a unit?

Gigabyte per second (SI definition) uses decimal prefixes to express data transfer rates, making it suitable for modern network and storage speed measurements.

Can this conversion reflect actual device throughput?

No, the conversion provides a theoretical comparison since IDE (PIO mode 3) throughput is CPU-driven and generally lower in practical applications.

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Easily convert data transfer rates from IDE (PIO mode 3) to gigabyte per second using SI definitions. Compare legacy storage performance with modern throughput measurements.

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IDE (PIO mode 3) to Gigabyte/second (SI def.) Conversion Table

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IDE (PIO mode 3) to Gigabyte/second (SI def.) Conversion Table
IDE (PIO mode 3)	Gigabyte/second (SI def.)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms data transfer values from IDE (PIO mode 3), a CPU-driven transfer mode for older ATA/IDE devices, into gigabyte per second using SI decimal prefixes. It helps compare legacy hardware throughput with contemporary data rate standards.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in IDE (PIO mode 3) units you want to convert
Select the output unit as gigabyte/second (SI definition)
Click convert to see the equivalent transfer rate

Key Features

Converts IDE (PIO mode 3) throughput to gigabyte per second (SI definition)
Supports legacy and embedded system use cases
Browser-based and easy to use
Provides standardized comparison between older and modern data rates

Examples

5 IDE (PIO mode 3) = 0.0555 Gigabyte/second (SI definition)
10 IDE (PIO mode 3) = 0.111 Gigabyte/second (SI definition)

Common Use Cases

Benchmarking legacy storage device performance against modern standards
Analyzing throughput in retrocomputing and legacy infrastructure
Maintaining embedded or industrial systems with older IDE devices
Evaluating data rates during IT transitions from old to new hardware

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion mainly for theoretical comparisons rather than precise measurements
Be aware that IDE (PIO mode 3) throughput is CPU-driven and the real performance can be lower
Understand that gigabyte/second uses decimal prefixes which differ from binary units common in some contexts
Apply conversions carefully to avoid confusion between SI and binary-based data rates

Limitations

IDE (PIO mode 3) maximum throughput is theoretical and may not reflect actual speeds
Gigabyte/second (SI def.) units use decimal prefixes, potentially inconsistent with some storage unit systems
Primarily intended for approximate comparisons, not for real-time performance metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What does IDE (PIO mode 3) represent?: IDE (PIO mode 3) is a CPU-driven programmed I/O transfer mode for parallel ATA/IDE devices with a theoretical throughput of approximately 11.1 megabytes per second.
Why use gigabyte per second (SI def.) as a unit?: Gigabyte per second (SI definition) uses decimal prefixes to express data transfer rates, making it suitable for modern network and storage speed measurements.
Can this conversion reflect actual device throughput?: No, the conversion provides a theoretical comparison since IDE (PIO mode 3) throughput is CPU-driven and generally lower in practical applications.

Key Terminology

IDE (PIO mode 3): A CPU-driven programmed I/O transfer mode for Parallel ATA/IDE storage devices with a maximum theoretical throughput of about 11.1 MB/s.
Gigabyte/second (SI def.): A data rate unit representing 1 billion (10^9) bytes transferred each second, using decimal-based prefixes.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of data transfer does IDE (PIO mode 3) describe?

DMA-driven mode for modern drives

CPU-driven programmed I/O transfer mode

Network data transfer protocol

How is a gigabyte per second (SI def.) defined?

1 × 2^30 bytes per second

1 × 10^9 bytes per second

1 × 10^6 bytes per second

What is a common use for converting IDE (PIO mode 3) to gigabyte/second?

Real-time performance tuning

Comparing legacy storage rates with modern standards

Measuring internet speed

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