What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer rates from OC48, a high-capacity optical carrier standard, to IDE (UDMA mode 3), a legacy PATA interface transfer mode. It helps users compare modern fiber-optic network rates with older storage device transfer speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in OC48 units that you wish to convert
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Select OC48 as the source unit and IDE (UDMA mode 3) as the target
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Click convert to see the equivalent data transfer rate in IDE (UDMA mode 3)
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Use the results to compare transmission rates across technologies
Key Features
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Converts OC48 data rates to IDE (UDMA mode 3) equivalents
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Provides standardized unit comparison for data transfer speeds
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Suitable for telecommunications and hardware performance analysis
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Browser-based and easy to use with instant calculations
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Supports benchmarking between different data transfer technologies
Examples
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1 OC48 equals 6.2208 IDE (UDMA mode 3)
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2 OC48 equals 12.4416 IDE (UDMA mode 3)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing backbone fiber link speeds with legacy hard drive transfer rates
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Benchmarking modern optical network throughput against older PATA devices
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Assisting telecommunications and hardware system diagnostics
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Supporting legacy system maintenance and performance evaluation
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the difference between OC48 and IDE technologies before comparing
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Use this conversion primarily for benchmarking and comparative analysis
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Be aware of practical throughput variations due to hardware and protocol overhead
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Reference this tool when migrating between modern networks and older hardware
Limitations
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OC48 and IDE (UDMA mode 3) represent fundamentally different technologies and measurement scales
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OC48 measures gigabits per second over fiber optics, while IDE (UDMA mode 3) measures theoretical maximum raw transfer speeds on PATA
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Actual throughput can differ widely due to overhead and hardware constraints
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This conversion is intended for comparative purposes, not exact data equivalency or interoperability
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does OC48 represent in data transfer?
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OC48 is a SONET optical transmission rate of 2.48832 Gbit/s used for high-capacity synchronous optical networking over fiber.
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What is IDE (UDMA mode 3)?
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IDE (UDMA mode 3) is a legacy Parallel ATA transfer mode offering a theoretical maximum raw transfer rate of about 44.4 MB/s.
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Why convert OC48 to IDE (UDMA mode 3)?
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To compare and benchmark high-speed optical network rates with legacy PATA/IDE storage device throughput, especially during system integration or migration.
Key Terminology
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OC48
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A SONET optical transmission rate of 2.48832 Gbit/s used for high-capacity fiber-optic networking.
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IDE (UDMA mode 3)
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An Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA interfaces with a theoretical maximum raw data transfer speed of about 44.4 MB/s.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted from one point to another, often measured in bits or bytes per second.