What is IDE (UDMA mode 1)?

IDE (UDMA mode 1) is an Ultra DMA transfer mode of the Parallel ATA (IDE) interface with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of about 25 MB/s, primarily used for legacy PATA devices.

Why convert IDE (UDMA mode 1) to kilobit/second?

Converting to kilobit/second expresses legacy PATA drive speeds in standardized network data units, helping in benchmarking, diagnostics, and cross-technology comparisons.

Can I use this conversion for modern SATA drives?

No, this conversion is specific to legacy IDE (UDMA mode 1) under PATA standards and does not directly apply to modern SATA or NVMe storage devices.

How to Convert from IDE (UDMA mode 1) to Kilobit/second (SI def.)?

Learn how to convert data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA mode 1), a legacy PATA interface mode, into kilobits per second according to the SI definition. Understand the use cases, limitations, and relevant context for this conversion.

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IDE (UDMA mode 1) to Kilobit/second (SI def.) Conversion Table

IDE (UDMA mode 1)	Kilobit/second (SI def.)

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IDE (UDMA mode 1)	Kilobit/second (SI def.)

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA mode 1), a vintage Ultra DMA transfer mode used in Parallel ATA interfaces, into kilobit per second values as defined by the SI standard for network data rates.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the IDE (UDMA mode 1) value you wish to convert
Select IDE (UDMA mode 1) as the source unit
Choose kilobit/second (SI def.) as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent transfer rate in kilobit/second

Key Features

Converts IDE (UDMA mode 1) transfer rates to kilobit/second (SI definition)
Supports legacy PATA drive diagnostics and benchmarking
Facilitates comparison of storage and network data rates
Browser-based and easy to use for vintage PC and embedded system applications

Examples

2 IDE (UDMA mode 1) equals 400000 kilobit/second
0.5 IDE (UDMA mode 1) equals 100000 kilobit/second

Common Use Cases

Specifying or diagnosing BIOS and drive transfer modes on vintage PATA devices
Benchmarking expected maximum throughput of older IDE hard drives or optical drives
Troubleshooting cable or controller compatibility issues related to UDMA mode settings
Expressing legacy storage transfer rates in standard network speed units for clarity

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of your device to ensure IDE (UDMA mode 1) applies
Use the conversion for legacy hardware comparisons, not modern SATA or NVMe devices
Consider that actual transfer speeds may vary due to hardware and system factors
Use this conversion to facilitate understanding when working across storage and network technologies

Limitations

Maximum IDE (UDMA mode 1) rates are theoretical and may not reflect real transfer speeds
Kilobit/second (SI def.) measures raw data rate and may not include protocol overhead or error correction
Conversion applies only to legacy PATA storage transfers and is not suitable for modern storage standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IDE (UDMA mode 1)?: IDE (UDMA mode 1) is an Ultra DMA transfer mode of the Parallel ATA (IDE) interface with a theoretical maximum transfer rate of about 25 MB/s, primarily used for legacy PATA devices.
Why convert IDE (UDMA mode 1) to kilobit/second?: Converting to kilobit/second expresses legacy PATA drive speeds in standardized network data units, helping in benchmarking, diagnostics, and cross-technology comparisons.
Can I use this conversion for modern SATA drives?: No, this conversion is specific to legacy IDE (UDMA mode 1) under PATA standards and does not directly apply to modern SATA or NVMe storage devices.

Key Terminology

IDE (UDMA mode 1): A legacy Ultra DMA transfer mode of the Parallel ATA interface with roughly 25 MB/s maximum transfer rate used in older PATA drives.
Kilobit/second (SI definition): A data transfer rate equal to 1,000 bits transmitted each second, used to quantify speeds in networking and telemetry.
PATA: Parallel ATA, an older interface standard for connecting storage devices, predecessor to modern SATA.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does IDE (UDMA mode 1) represent?

A modern SATA data transfer mode

An Ultra DMA transfer mode for older PATA interfaces

A wireless communication protocol

How many kilobits per second equal 1 IDE (UDMA mode 1)?

25,000

200,000

1,000,000

What is a limitation when converting IDE (UDMA mode 1) rates to kilobit/second?

Kilobit/second includes error correction details

Transfer speeds are theoretical and may be lower in practice

The conversion formula applies to all storage devices

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