What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate data transfer rates from OC3, which is an optical transmission rate used in telecom networks, to SCSI (Ultra-2), a parallel interface standard for storage devices. It helps compare and integrate these two distinct data transfer units for network and storage infrastructure planning.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value of OC3 data transfer rate you want to convert
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Select OC3 as the source unit and SCSI (Ultra-2) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent SCSI (Ultra-2) value
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Review examples and use case notes for practical understanding
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates between OC3 optical carrier and SCSI (Ultra-2) parallel interface units
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Provides clear definitions and typical use cases for each unit
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Includes examples to illustrate the conversion process
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Useful for telecom and enterprise data center applications
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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2 OC3 equals 0.486 SCSI (Ultra-2) by multiplying 2 with 0.243
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5 OC3 converts to 1.215 SCSI (Ultra-2) using the same conversion rate
Common Use Cases
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Backbone links in ISP networks aggregating Internet traffic
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Leased wide area network circuits for enterprises and carriers
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Connecting enterprise disk arrays and RAID controllers via SCSI
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Attaching tape drives and removable media libraries in data centers
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Planning interoperability between fiber-optic transmission and storage interfaces
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that OC3 and SCSI (Ultra-2) operate in distinct domains: network transmission vs. peripheral storage
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Use this conversion as a rough equivalence to compare performance rates, not exact throughput
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Consult device-specific documentation for precise performance information
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Apply the conversion when aligning data transfer requirements between telecom and storage systems
Limitations
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Conversion is approximate and does not reflect protocol overhead or real-world device performance
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OC3 and SCSI (Ultra-2) represent fundamentally different technologies and signal types
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Direct comparability may be limited in certain technical scenarios
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 in synchronous optical networking for long-distance and backbone data transport.
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What is SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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SCSI (Ultra-2) is a parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that uses Low Voltage Differential signaling for higher data transfer rates and longer cable lengths than earlier SCSI versions.
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Why convert OC3 to SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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Users convert OC3 to SCSI (Ultra-2) to compare or integrate rates between optical fiber backbone networks and parallel SCSI storage interfaces during infrastructure planning.
Key Terminology
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OC3
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An optical carrier level 3 transmission rate of 155.52 Mbps used in synchronous optical networking for long-distance fiber transport.
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SCSI (Ultra-2)
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A parallel Small Computer System Interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling for faster data transfer and longer cable lengths.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor used to convert one unit of data transfer rate to another, here 1 OC3 equals 0.243 SCSI (Ultra-2).