What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA-66), a parallel ATA transfer mode used by older PATA storage devices, into kilobyte per second (kB/s) units. It helps express legacy device transfer capabilities in a widely recognized measurement format.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value expressed in IDE (UDMA-66) units you want to convert.
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Select IDE (UDMA-66) as the source unit and kilobyte/second [kB/s] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent data rate in kilobytes per second.
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Review the result to compare or interpret legacy transfer speeds more conveniently.
Key Features
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Converts from IDE (UDMA-66) to kilobyte per second (kB/s) data rate units.
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Uses the official conversion rate with SI-compliant kilobyte definitions.
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Supports evaluating legacy PATA device transfer modes in modern units.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.
Examples
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1 IDE (UDMA-66) equals 64,453.125 kilobytes per second.
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0.5 IDE (UDMA-66) equals 32,226.5625 kilobytes per second.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying maximum burst throughput of older PATA hard drives and optical drives.
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Configuring drive transfer modes in BIOS or legacy operating systems.
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Analyzing benchmark results and diagnosing transfer issues on legacy IDE systems.
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Reporting modest data transfer rates such as downloads or telemetry data in kilobytes per second.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool to express legacy data rates in more universally understood units.
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Remember that kilobyte here follows SI standards: 1 kB = 1,000 bytes.
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Consider the practical limitations when interpreting theoretical maximum speeds.
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Apply conversions when comparing or troubleshooting older storage device performance.
Limitations
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The IDE (UDMA-66) rate reflects a theoretical maximum that may not match actual sustained speeds.
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Kilobyte units here are based on SI conventions and might differ from binary-based interpretations (1 KiB = 1,024 bytes).
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Real-world transfer results can be influenced by hardware constraints and overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does IDE (UDMA-66) represent?
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IDE (UDMA-66) is a Parallel ATA transfer mode defining a maximum theoretical data rate of 66.7 megabytes per second used by legacy PATA devices.
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How is a kilobyte per second defined in this conversion?
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A kilobyte per second (kB/s) indicates the transfer of one kilobyte every second, where 1 kB equals 1,000 bytes following the SI convention.
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Why convert IDE (UDMA-66) to kilobyte per second units?
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Converting helps express legacy drive transfer rates in a commonly recognized data rate unit, improving clarity for performance comparison and troubleshooting.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA-66)
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A Parallel ATA transfer mode defining a peak raw data rate of 66.7 megabytes per second for legacy PATA storage devices.
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Kilobyte per second (kB/s)
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A unit of data transfer rate indicating one thousand bytes transmitted each second, based on the SI definition of kilobyte.
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PATA
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Parallel ATA, a standard interface for storage device connections predating modern SATA technology.