What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you translate data transfer amounts from OC768, a high-capacity optical carrier rate used in fiber-optic backbones, into SCSI (Ultra-2), a parallel storage interface standard. It supports comparing network backbone speeds with enterprise storage transfer rates.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in OC768 to convert
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Select OC768 as the source unit and SCSI (Ultra-2) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent data transfer value
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Review example conversions to understand the relationship
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Use the results to compare network backbone speeds with storage interface performance
Key Features
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Supports conversion between OC768 optical carrier rate and SCSI (Ultra-2) parallel interface units
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Provides clear definitions for both OC768 and SCSI (Ultra-2) standards
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Includes example conversions for practical understanding
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Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
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Suitable for users comparing network and storage data transfer capabilities
Examples
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Converting 2 OC768 equals 124.416 SCSI (Ultra-2)
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Converting 0.5 OC768 equals 31.104 SCSI (Ultra-2)
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Using the formula 1 OC768 equals 62.208 SCSI (Ultra-2) for scaling conversions
Common Use Cases
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Planning telecommunications and ISP backbone networks
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Designing data center storage infrastructure
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Managing enterprise IT environments connecting networked storage solutions
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Comparing high-capacity fiber optic link speeds to storage interface data rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that OC768 and SCSI (Ultra-2) serve different functions—optical transport vs. parallel storage interface
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Use this conversion to estimate and compare relative data rates, not physical compatibility
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Consider protocol overhead and latency differences when interpreting results
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Apply the tool to align storage and networking performance metrics during system design
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Review example calculations to ensure correct usage
Limitations
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OC768 and SCSI (Ultra-2) are fundamentally different technologies with distinct uses
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Conversion primarily compares relative data transfer rates rather than interoperability
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Protocol overhead, latency, and signaling differences affect real-world throughput
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SCSI (Ultra-2) has cable length and device limitations not applicable to OC768 optical links
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Results do not imply direct electrical or physical interchangeability between interfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does OC768 represent in data transfer?
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OC768 is an optical carrier rate in the SONET hierarchy with a line speed approximately 39.8 Gbit/s, used mainly for high-capacity fiber-optic backbone links.
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What is SCSI (Ultra-2) used for?
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SCSI (Ultra-2) is a parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that connects enterprise storage devices like disk arrays and tape drives to servers with improved data transfer and cable length capabilities.
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Why convert between OC768 and SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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Users convert between these units to compare and understand data transfer capacities between high-speed optical networks and parallel storage interfaces for infrastructure planning and integration.
Key Terminology
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OC768
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A high-capacity optical carrier rate in the SONET network hierarchy with approximately 39.8 Gbit/s line speed, used primarily for fiber-optic backbone transmission.
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SCSI (Ultra-2)
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A parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that enhances data transfer speeds and cable length using Low Voltage Differential signaling, commonly used for block storage device connections.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is moved from one device or medium to another, typically measured in bits per second or multiples thereof.