What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA-66), a legacy PATA storage transfer mode, into modem (28.8k), which represents classic dial-up modem speeds in kilobits per second. It helps users compare different data transfer technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the data transfer value in IDE (UDMA-66) units
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Select IDE (UDMA-66) as the base unit and modem (28.8k) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent modem (28.8k) value
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Interpret results to compare transfer rates between internal storage and modem speeds
Key Features
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Converts IDE (UDMA-66) burst transfer rates to modem (28.8k) speeds
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Easy-to-use online unit converter for data transfer measurements
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Supports comparisons between legacy internal storage and dial-up modem speeds
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Ideal for educational, historical, and technical performance analysis
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Provides clear examples and usage contexts for accurate understanding
Examples
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1 IDE (UDMA-66) equals 18,333.33 modem (28.8k)
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0.5 IDE (UDMA-66) equals 9,166.67 modem (28.8k)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying or verifying maximum burst throughput of legacy PATA (IDE) devices
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Estimating download time over classic dial-up modem connections
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Comparing historical data transfer technologies for educational purposes
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Analyzing network performance differences between storage devices and modems
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to understand relative performance rather than precise real-world speeds
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Remember that IDE (UDMA-66) measures burst rates, while modem (28.8k) measures sustained throughput
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Apply the conversion primarily in legacy or historical technology comparisons
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Verify unit selections and input values for accurate conversions
Limitations
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Conversion compares distinct technologies with different data transfer characteristics
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IDE (UDMA-66) measures raw burst rates mostly for internal devices
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Modem (28.8k) quantifies sustained throughput over analog telephone lines
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Results are conceptual and do not indicate real-world continuous transfer rates or latency
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does IDE (UDMA-66) represent?
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IDE (UDMA-66) is a PATA transfer mode defining a maximum raw data rate of 66.7 megabytes per second used for legacy storage devices.
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What is modem (28.8k) used to describe?
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Modem (28.8k) indicates a data transfer rate of approximately 28,800 bits per second typical for classic dial-up modems over analog phone lines.
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Can this converter compare real-world transfer speeds directly?
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No, it provides a conceptual comparison since IDE measures burst rates for internal devices, while modems reflect sustained analog line throughput.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA-66)
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A Parallel ATA transfer mode with a raw burst data rate of 66.7 MB/s, used for legacy PATA storage devices.
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Modem (28.8k)
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An informal term for a 28.8 kilobits per second data transfer rate typical of classic dial-up modems over analog phone lines.
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Burst transfer rate
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A maximum short-term data transfer rate often used in storage device specifications.