What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer rates measured in IDE (UDMA mode 1), a legacy Parallel ATA transfer mode, into megabytes per second (MB/s), a common standard for transfer speed reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in IDE (UDMA mode 1) units you want to convert.
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Select IDE (UDMA mode 1) as the source unit.
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Choose megabyte per second [MB/s] as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the corresponding transfer rate in MB/s.
Key Features
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Converts IDE (UDMA mode 1) transfer rates into megabytes per second (MB/s).
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Supports legacy PATA device performance evaluation and troubleshooting.
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Provides a direct conversion based on established ATA/ATAPI standards.
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Easy-to-use, browser-based interface suitable for vintage hardware analysis.
Examples
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2 IDE (UDMA mode 1) equals approximately 47.6837 MB/s.
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0.5 IDE (UDMA mode 1) equals about 11.9209 MB/s.
Common Use Cases
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Assessing BIOS or drive transfer settings on vintage PCs with PATA controllers.
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Benchmarking maximum throughput of older IDE hard drives or optical drives.
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Troubleshooting compatibility and data transfer errors related to UDMA mode selection.
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Documenting performance of legacy hardware in IT maintenance and data recovery.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to compare vintage device speeds with modern transfer rate standards.
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Validate transfer settings when restoring or diagnosing older computers.
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Consider hardware condition as actual speeds may fall below theoretical values.
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Remember that megabyte definitions may vary (decimal vs binary), but this conversion follows a specific standard.
Limitations
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Transfer rates are theoretical maximums; actual performance depends on hardware and cabling.
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Conversion rate is approximate and based on legacy standards distinct from modern interfaces.
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Variations in megabyte definition may slightly affect interpretations but not this conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does IDE (UDMA mode 1) represent?
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IDE (UDMA mode 1) is an Ultra DMA transfer mode used in Parallel ATA interfaces, providing a theoretical maximum data transfer rate important for older PATA devices.
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Why convert IDE (UDMA mode 1) to MB/s?
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Converting to megabytes per second offers a familiar and standardized metric for comparing and documenting data transfer speeds of legacy hardware.
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Are the conversion values exact for real-world speeds?
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No, the conversion reflects theoretical maximums; actual transfer speeds can be lower due to device conditions and related factors.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA mode 1)
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A legacy Ultra DMA transfer mode of the Parallel ATA interface with a maximum raw transfer rate around 25 MB/s.
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Megabyte per second (MB/s)
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A data transfer rate indicating one megabyte of data moved each second, used to measure throughput in storage and networks.
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Parallel ATA (PATA)
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An older interface standard used for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and optical drives.