What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer values from OC3, a synchronous optical transmission rate, into equivalent rates of SCSI (Async), an asynchronous data-transfer mode. It helps users translate data rates between modern optical networking and legacy SCSI device protocols.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the OC3 value you want to convert.
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Select OC3 as the source unit and SCSI (Async) as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent SCSI (Async) throughput.
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Use the results to compare or analyze data transfer rates across technologies.
Key Features
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Converts OC3 data transfer units to SCSI (Async) units accurately.
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Provides a direct conversion rate for easy calculation.
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Useful for telecommunications and legacy system comparisons.
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Browser-based and easy to use without specialized software.
Examples
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1 OC3 equals 12.96 SCSI (Async).
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Converting 5 OC3 results in 64.8 SCSI (Async) by multiplying 5 with 12.96.
Common Use Cases
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Backbone link data rate translation between ISP networks and legacy storage devices.
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Benchmarking asynchronous SCSI device performance against optical carrier rates.
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Troubleshooting SCSI bus timing issues in embedded or retrocomputing systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter primarily for comparative and benchmarking scenarios.
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Remember the asynchronous nature of SCSI (Async) affects real-world throughput.
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Apply conversions for network planning and legacy device compatibility checks.
Limitations
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Conversion represents an approximate comparison, not a precise real-time bandwidth match.
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OC3 is synchronous with a fixed rate; SCSI (Async) throughput depends on device response and arbitration.
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Performance differences beyond raw data rate are significant between these technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does OC3 represent?
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OC3 is an optical transmission rate of 155.52 megabits per second used for synchronous optical networking, often for backbone and long-distance transport.
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How is SCSI (Async) different from synchronous SCSI?
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SCSI (Async) operates without a shared clock using request/acknowledge handshakes, so throughput depends on device response times and bus arbitration.
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Why would I convert OC3 to SCSI (Async)?
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This conversion helps compare modern optical carrier speeds with legacy SCSI device throughputs, useful for benchmarking and network-device compatibility analysis.
Key Terminology
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OC3
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A SONET optical transmission rate of 155.52 Mbps used for synchronous optical networking and backbone data transport.
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SCSI (Async)
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An asynchronous data transfer mode of the SCSI protocol where data is exchanged with request/acknowledge handshakes without a shared clock.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate data transfer units from OC3 to SCSI (Async), specifically 1 OC3 equals 12.96 SCSI (Async).