What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms data transfer speeds from IDE (UDMA mode 1), a legacy PATA interface transfer mode, into terabyte per second (TB/s), a modern high-bandwidth data rate unit. It supports comparisons between older and current data transfer technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the data transfer rate value in IDE (UDMA mode 1) units.
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Select IDE (UDMA mode 1) as the source unit and terabyte/second [TB/s] as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent data rate in TB/s.
Key Features
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Converts IDE (UDMA mode 1) transfer rates directly into terabyte per second (TB/s).
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Useful for benchmarking vintage PATA drives against modern storage and network speeds.
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Provides a theoretical conversion reflecting the maximum throughput defined by ATA standards.
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Browser-based and easy to use without needing additional software.
Examples
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1 IDE (UDMA mode 1) equals 0.0000227374 TB/s.
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10 IDE (UDMA mode 1) equals 0.000227374 TB/s.
Common Use Cases
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Diagnosing BIOS or drive settings on vintage PCs using PATA interfaces.
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Benchmarking throughput of older IDE hard disks or optical drives.
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Comparing legacy data rates with those of high-performance NVMe SSD arrays or data-center backbones.
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Planning infrastructure for scientific data streams and HPC interconnects.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion primarily for analytical or comparative purposes between legacy and modern transfer rates.
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Be aware of the difference between decimal TB and binary TiB, as it may slightly influence precision in some contexts.
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Double-check that the input values accurately represent maximum throughput defined by the IDE (UDMA mode 1) specification.
Limitations
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IDE (UDMA mode 1) transfer rate is a fixed legacy speed around 25 MB/s, much lower than typical TB/s rates.
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Conversion is not intended for real-time performance measurements on modern systems.
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Decimal versus binary prefix variations can affect exact precision in conversion results.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is IDE (UDMA mode 1)?
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IDE (UDMA mode 1) is an Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA interfaces with a maximum theoretical rate of about 25 MB/s, used especially in older PATA drives.
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Why convert IDE (UDMA mode 1) speeds to terabyte per second?
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Converting helps compare legacy PATA drive speeds with modern high-bandwidth storage and network data rates for benchmarking and system upgrade analysis.
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Is the converted TB/s value exact for real-time performance?
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No, the conversion reflects theoretical maximum throughput for comparison and analysis, not real-time performance measurements.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA mode 1)
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An Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA interfaces with a theoretical maximum raw transfer rate of about 25 MB/s, used in older PATA devices.
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Terabyte per second (TB/s)
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A data transfer rate unit representing the transfer of one terabyte of data per second, commonly used to quantify very high bandwidth links and aggregate throughput.
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ATA/ATAPI standards
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Standards defining transfer modes and protocols for Parallel ATA and AT Attachment Packet Interface devices, including legacy modes such as IDE (UDMA mode 1).