What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate data rates from ISDN (dual channel), a bonded telecommunication service configuration, into STS1 (payload), which represents user-data capacity within a SONET frame. It assists users in understanding and aligning legacy ISDN data throughputs with modern optical transport service levels.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in ISDN (dual channel) units you want to convert.
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Select ISDN (dual channel) as the source unit and STS1 (payload) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent STS1 (payload) value.
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Review the results to assist with network capacity planning or telecommunications analysis.
Key Features
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Converts ISDN (dual channel) data throughput to STS1 (payload) units.
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Supports telecommunications data rate translation for network planning.
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Uses a standardized conversion rate for consistent results.
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Provides example calculations for quick reference.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
Examples
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10 ISDN (dual channel) converts to approximately 0.025858586 STS1 (payload).
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50 ISDN (dual channel) converts to approximately 0.12929293 STS1 (payload).
Common Use Cases
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Converting bonded ISDN channel rates into SONET payload values for backbone carrier planning.
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Aligning legacy ISDN links with modern optical transport network capacity.
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Provisioning and capacity management of telecommunications circuits involving DS1 and DS3 signals.
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Supporting internet service providers in integrating older ISDN technologies into SONET infrastructures.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for approximate conversions considering the difference in data rate definitions.
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Consider network overhead and real-world conditions when applying conversion results.
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Use conversions to facilitate planning and aggregation rather than exact performance measurements.
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Pair this tool with broader network management software for comprehensive analysis.
Limitations
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Conversion is approximate due to differing line rates and protocol overhead between units.
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ISDN (dual channel) is a service-level descriptor, not a strict SI unit.
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STS1 (payload) represents only user-data capacity excluding overhead.
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Actual throughput may vary based on network conditions and channel bonding efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ISDN (dual channel) represent?
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ISDN (dual channel) refers to using two bonded 64 kbit/s B channels in an ISDN Basic Rate Interface to provide about 128 kbit/s data throughput.
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What is STS1 (payload) in SONET?
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STS1 (payload) is the user-data capacity inside an STS1 frame in SONET, with a line rate of 51.84 Mbps and usable payload capacity of 50.112 Mbps.
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Why convert from ISDN (dual channel) to STS1 (payload)?
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Converting helps align lower-rate bonded ISDN channels with high-capacity SONET payload units to support network planning and integration.
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Is the conversion exact and precise?
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No, the conversion is approximate due to differences in data rates and protocol overhead between ISDN dual channels and SONET payload.
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Can this tool be used for real-time performance measurement?
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No, this tool is intended for service-level data rate translation and planning, not for measuring actual network performance.
Key Terminology
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ISDN (dual channel)
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A configuration using two bonded 64 kbit/s B channels from an ISDN Basic Rate Interface to provide about 128 kbit/s throughput.
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STS1 (payload)
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The user-data capacity contained within an STS1 frame in SONET, with an effective user payload rate of 50.112 Mbps.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate ISDN (dual channel) units to STS1 (payload), specifically 1 ISDN (dual channel) equals 0.0025858586 STS1 (payload).