What Is This Tool?
This unit converter translates data transfer rates between ISDN (dual channel) and STS48 (signal). It helps users map low-speed bonded ISDN channel throughput into high-capacity synchronous optical transport rates commonly used in backbone telecommunications networks.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount of data transfer rate in ISDN (dual channel).
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Select ISDN (dual channel) as the source unit.
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Choose STS48 (signal) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent STS48 (signal) value.
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Use the resulting value for network planning and analysis.
Key Features
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Converts data transfer measurements from ISDN (dual channel) to STS48 (signal).
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Supports conversion based on standard telecommunications definitions.
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Provides example conversions for intuitive understanding.
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Browser-based and easy to use without technical expertise.
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Useful for capacity planning in telecom and data center networks.
Examples
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10 ISDN (dual channel) converts to approximately 0.000514403 STS48 (signal).
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100 ISDN (dual channel) converts to approximately 0.00514403 STS48 (signal).
Common Use Cases
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Small-office or home internet access through bonded ISDN B channels.
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Mapping low-speed subscriber links into high-capacity SONET transport channels.
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Backbone network capacity planning for long-haul and metro fiber links.
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Aggregating multiple lower-speed circuits into a single optical transport stream.
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Carrying multiplexed digital payloads over optical fiber in data centers and telecom networks.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the units before performing conversion to avoid errors.
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Use the conversion for planning and mapping rather than precise throughput measurement.
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Understand the legacy nature of ISDN (dual channel) when integrating with modern networks.
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Consider the need for proper signal framing and multiplexing in actual hardware setups.
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Use examples as reference points to better interpret conversion results.
Limitations
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ISDN (dual channel) is a legacy low-speed data rate and not an SI unit.
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Conversion is approximate and intended for capacity planning purposes only.
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High-speed optical transport systems require proper framing beyond simple rate conversion.
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Direct compatibility between ISDN and STS48 hardware is not guaranteed without additional processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ISDN (dual channel) represent in data transfer?
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ISDN (dual channel) uses both 64 kbit/s bearer channels of an ISDN Basic Rate Interface in parallel to yield a combined data rate of about 128 kbit/s.
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What is STS48 (signal) used for?
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STS48 is a SONET synchronous optical networking signal providing a high-capacity transport rate of about 2.5 Gbit/s over optical fiber, used in telecom backbone and data center networks.
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Can I use this conversion for precise throughput measurement?
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No, this conversion is approximate and intended for capacity planning and mapping of data rates, not for exact throughput measurement.
Key Terminology
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ISDN (dual channel)
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A telecommunications data transfer rate descriptor using two bonded 64 kbit/s B channels of an ISDN Basic Rate Interface to provide approximately 128 kbit/s throughput.
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STS48 (signal)
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A synchronous optical transport signal in the SONET standard with a data rate of approximately 2.48832 Gbit/s used for high-capacity fiber optic networking.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Networking technology used for transporting multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.
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Channel Bonding
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Combining multiple communication channels to increase the overall data throughput.