What Is This Tool?
This converter translates data transfer rates from ISDN (dual channel), a telecommunication rate descriptor, into SCSI (Ultra-2), a parallel interface standard for storage devices. It helps users compare and integrate network speeds with storage interface performance.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in ISDN (dual channel) units you want to convert
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Select ISDN (dual channel) as the source unit and SCSI (Ultra-2) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in SCSI (Ultra-2)
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Review example calculations provided for reference
Key Features
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Converts between ISDN (dual channel) and SCSI (Ultra-2) data transfer units
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Provides a clear conversion formula and example calculations
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Suitable for telecommunications and enterprise storage contexts
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Examples
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10 ISDN (dual channel) equals 0.002 SCSI (Ultra-2) by multiplying 10 by 0.0002
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500 ISDN (dual channel) equals 0.1 SCSI (Ultra-2) by multiplying 500 by 0.0002
Common Use Cases
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Small-office or home internet access and file transfers using bonded ISDN B channels
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Connecting enterprise disk arrays and RAID controllers via SCSI (Ultra-2) for block storage
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Aligning telecommunication throughput with data-center storage system speeds
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Attaching tape backup drives and removable-media libraries in data centers
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool to compare data transfer capabilities across networks and storage interfaces
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Consider protocol differences when assessing actual throughput
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Leverage example calculations to verify conversions
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Understand that ISDN and SCSI represent different data-transfer contexts and are not standard SI units
Limitations
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ISDN (dual channel) is a service-level term, not an official international unit
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SCSI (Ultra-2) is a hardware interface standard, so conversion indicates relative throughput
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Differences in protocols and hardware affect real data transfer speeds, not reflected in the nominal rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ISDN (dual channel) represent?
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It denotes using both 64 kbit/s B channels of an ISDN Basic Rate Interface in parallel to achieve about 128 kbit/s data throughput.
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What is SCSI (Ultra-2) used for?
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SCSI (Ultra-2) is a parallel interface standard used to connect enterprise storage devices like disk arrays and tape backups to servers.
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Why convert from ISDN (dual channel) to SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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Users convert between these units to compare or integrate data-transfer rates between telecommunication setups and storage or peripheral interface speeds.
Key Terminology
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ISDN (dual channel)
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A data transfer configuration using two 64 kbit/s B channels bonded to provide about 128 kbit/s throughput.
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SCSI (Ultra-2)
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A parallel Small Computer System Interface standard employing Low Voltage Differential signaling for higher data transfer rates.
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Channel bonding
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Combining multiple communication links to increase throughput capacity.