What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate data transfer speed values from IDE (UDMA mode 2), a legacy PATA interface transfer mode, into kilobyte per second units. It aids in comparing outdated hardware speeds with more current throughput measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in IDE (UDMA mode 2) units you want to convert.
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Select IDE (UDMA mode 2) as the source unit and kilobyte/second [kB/s] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent transfer rate in kB/s.
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Interpret or compare your results in the context of data throughput or device performance.
Key Features
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Converts transfer rates from IDE (UDMA mode 2) to kilobyte/second [kB/s].
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Shows standardized equivalents for legacy ATA/33 interface speeds.
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Useful for vintage computing and troubleshooting older PATA devices.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional installations.
Examples
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1 IDE (UDMA mode 2) equals 32226.5625 kB/s.
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0.5 IDE (UDMA mode 2) equals 16113.28125 kB/s.
Common Use Cases
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Configuring legacy PC BIOS or drive-controller settings for ATA/33 speeds.
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Comparing old disk benchmark results referencing UDMA mode 2 capabilities.
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Diagnosing driver or firmware issues by understanding negotiated UDMA mode speeds.
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Quantifying legacy PATA interface speeds into familiar data throughput units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify whether your kilobyte is interpreted as 1,000 bytes or 1,024 bytes to avoid confusion.
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Use conversion results as theoretical values; actual transfer speeds may vary due to hardware overhead.
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Employ this tool mainly for legacy hardware performance analysis or troubleshooting.
Limitations
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Conversion represents theoretical max transfer rates without accounting for real transfer overhead.
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Variations in kilobyte definitions (SI vs binary) can affect exact interpretation of speeds.
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IDE (UDMA mode 2) applies only to older Parallel ATA devices, not modern storage interfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is IDE (UDMA mode 2)?
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It is an Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA interfaces, also known as ATA/33, offering about 33.3 MB/s theoretical maximum transfer rate.
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Why convert IDE (UDMA mode 2) to kilobyte per second?
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Converting to kB/s provides a common data transfer measurement, enabling easier comparison and understanding of legacy device speeds.
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Does this conversion reflect actual hardware speeds?
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No, it assumes theoretical maximum rates and does not consider real-world factors like overhead or signal degradation.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA mode 2)
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An Ultra DMA transfer mode for legacy Parallel ATA interfaces, also called ATA/33, providing a theoretical 33.3 MB/s transfer rate.
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Kilobyte per second [kB/s]
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A measurement of data transfer speed representing one kilobyte sent every second, where one kilobyte is typically 1,000 bytes by SI convention.
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PATA
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Parallel ATA, an older computer interface standard for connecting storage devices to a motherboard.