What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer values from OC12, a high-capacity optical network rate, to SCSI (Ultra-2), a parallel storage interface standard. It helps compare different technologies' data transfer capabilities.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the OC12 data transfer rate value you want to convert
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Select OC12 as the input unit and SCSI (Ultra-2) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent SCSI (Ultra-2) rate
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Review and use the result for capacity planning or system integration
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates between OC12 and SCSI (Ultra-2)
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Based on a standardized conversion rate reflecting comparable data transfer capacities
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Useful for telecommunications and legacy storage integration
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Examples
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1 OC12 converts to 0.972 SCSI (Ultra-2)
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10 OC12 converts to 9.72 SCSI (Ultra-2)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing data transfer capacity between high-speed optical network links and parallel SCSI storage interfaces
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Planning integration of fiber-optic backbone links with legacy SCSI-based storage peripherals
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Evaluating bandwidth in telecommunications and enterprise data center environments
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm the conversion context to match data transfer capacity rather than direct physical compatibility
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Use the conversion as a reference point for system planning and design in mixed-technology environments
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Remember that physical interface constraints differ between optical carriers and parallel SCSI connections
Limitations
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The conversion indicates data rate equivalence, not physical or protocol compatibility
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SCSI (Ultra-2) has different cable length and topology restrictions compared to OC12 optical links
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Direct substitution between standards is not possible based on this conversion alone
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does OC12 represent in data transfer terms?
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OC12 is a SONET optical carrier rate that carries 12 STS-1 channels at a nominal rate of 622.08 megabits per second, commonly used in telecommunications fiber-optic networks.
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What is SCSI (Ultra-2) used for?
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SCSI (Ultra-2) is a parallel interface standard for storage devices, providing higher data transfer speed and longer cable lengths using Low Voltage Differential signaling, widely used in enterprise storage environments.
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Can OC12 be directly connected with SCSI (Ultra-2) devices?
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No, the conversion only reflects comparable data transfer speeds and does not imply any physical or protocol compatibility between OC12 optical links and SCSI (Ultra-2) storage interfaces.
Key Terminology
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OC12
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A standardized SONET optical carrier rate carrying 12 STS-1 channels totaling 622.08 megabits per second.
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SCSI (Ultra-2)
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A parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that uses Low Voltage Differential signaling for enhanced data transfer speeds and longer cable lengths.
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Conversion Rate
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The numeric factor used to convert data transfer values from OC12 to SCSI (Ultra-2), which is 1 OC12 = 0.972 SCSI (Ultra-2).