What Is This Tool?
This converter enables you to translate data transfer capacity from a single ISDN channel into its equivalent STS3c payload measure, facilitating network planning involving legacy telephony and modern optical transport systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the number of ISDN (single channel) units you want to convert
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Select ISDN (single channel) as the from unit and STS3c (payload) as the to unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent STS3c (payload) data transfer value
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Use the result to plan or document your network data transport capacity
Key Features
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Converts ISDN (single channel) data rate of 64 kbit/s into STS3c (payload) units
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Browser-based, easy-to-use interface for quick calculations
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Useful for telecom network provisioning and data rate aggregation
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Supports handling legacy ISDN and current SONET transport conversion
Examples
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Converting 10 ISDN (single channel) units results in approximately 0.004257131 STS3c (payload)
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Converting 100 ISDN (single channel) units yields about 0.04257131 STS3c (payload)
Common Use Cases
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Aggregating multiple ISDN channels into a high-bandwidth SONET transport stream
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Designing backbone optical links carrying Ethernet or IP circuits
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Provisioning leased-line services requiring around 155 Mbps
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Mapping ATM or frame relay signals into a contiguous SONET payload
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify all channel counts when aggregating ISDN units to ensure accurate conversion
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Consider SONET overhead when planning usable payload capacity
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Use this tool for nominal capacity estimation rather than precise exact data rates
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Combine this conversion with network equipment specifications for effective provisioning
Limitations
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Conversion provides nominal data capacity without reflecting overhead or framing overhead
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ISDN bandwidth is significantly lower than STS3c payload; proper synchronization is required
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Actual usable payload on STS3c is slightly less than the theoretical rate because of SONET framing
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one ISDN (single channel) represent?
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It is a single ISDN bearer (B) channel with a nominal data transfer rate of 64 kbit/s, often used in legacy telecommunication systems.
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What is STS3c (payload) used for?
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STS3c (payload) serves as a SONET payload container providing roughly 155.52 Mbps transport capacity for high-bandwidth optical networks.
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Can this conversion tool be used for exact network provisioning?
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This tool estimates nominal capacities and does not account for overhead or framing; actual provisioning may require additional considerations.
Key Terminology
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ISDN (single channel)
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A single ISDN bearer channel with 64 kbit/s capacity used in telecommunication systems for voice or user data.
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STS3c (payload)
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The concatenated SONET payload container providing a contiguous transport channel at a gross rate of 155.52 Mbps.
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SONET
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A synchronous optical networking standard for high-speed data transfer over optical fiber.