What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables you to translate data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA mode 0), a Parallel ATA device transfer mode, into equivalent rates for SCSI (Sync), a synchronous SCSI transfer method. It supports IT professionals and users in understanding and comparing legacy storage interface speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value of your data transfer rate in IDE (UDMA mode 0) units.
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Select IDE (UDMA mode 0) as the from-unit and SCSI (Sync) as the to-unit.
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Click convert to view the equivalent data transfer rate in SCSI (Sync).
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates between IDE (UDMA mode 0) and SCSI (Sync).
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Based on nominal maximum data transfer rates for legacy and server storage interfaces.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick comparisons and troubleshooting.
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Supports system migration and hardware diagnostics by relating interface speeds.
Examples
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1 IDE (UDMA mode 0) equals approximately 3.32 SCSI (Sync).
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2 IDE (UDMA mode 0) convert to about 6.64 SCSI (Sync).
Common Use Cases
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Comparing throughput between legacy PATA/IDE drives and synchronous SCSI storage.
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Troubleshooting DMA timing and data transfer performance in BIOS or drivers.
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System migration assessments when moving from IDE to SCSI-based storage solutions.
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Server storage management and tuning in environments using both IDE and SCSI devices.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion to understand relative interface speeds rather than exact real-world performance.
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Consider overhead and hardware specifics as this tool uses nominal maximum values.
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Leverage the conversion while planning upgrades or troubleshooting legacy devices.
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Compare results with actual device specifications for more accurate diagnostics.
Limitations
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The conversion reflects nominal maximum transfer rates and excludes protocol overhead or inefficiencies.
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Performance differences due to transfer mode negotiation and interface design mean exact equivalence may not occur.
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Real operational throughput can vary between devices despite the numerical conversion provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does IDE (UDMA mode 0) represent?
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IDE (UDMA mode 0) is an Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA devices, defining interface timing with a nominal max data transfer rate of about 16.7 MB/s.
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How is SCSI (Sync) different from IDE (UDMA mode 0)?
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SCSI (Sync) uses synchronous transfers with a negotiated clock for higher throughput and deterministic timing compared to the legacy IDE (UDMA mode 0) asynchronous interface.
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Can I rely on this conversion for exact performance analysis?
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No, the conversion shows nominal maximum rates and does not account for real-world overhead, so actual performance may differ.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA mode 0)
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An Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA devices with a nominal maximum data transfer rate of about 16.7 MB/s used for DMA negotiation.
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SCSI (Sync)
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A synchronous transfer mode in the SCSI protocol where data transfers follow a negotiated clock enabling higher throughput and deterministic timing.