What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer values from OC768, a high-capacity optical carrier rate used in telecom backbones, into equivalent SCSI (Ultra-3) units, which represent parallel storage interface speeds commonly found in legacy storage systems and data centers.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the data transfer value in OC768 units
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Select OC768 as the source unit
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Choose SCSI (Ultra-3) as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent data transfer value
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Review the results and apply them for your telecom or storage design needs
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from OC768 to SCSI (Ultra-3) units
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Supports telecom and IT infrastructure data rate comparisons
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Browser-based and straightforward to use
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Provides clear examples for quick reference
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Facilitates interoperability assessments between network and storage technologies
Examples
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2 OC768 is equal to 62.208 SCSI (Ultra-3)
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0.5 OC768 converts to 15.552 SCSI (Ultra-3)
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1 OC768 corresponds to 31.104 SCSI (Ultra-3)
Common Use Cases
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Translating high-speed optical backbone rates into storage interface rates
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Comparing telecom carrier line speeds with parallel SCSI storage throughput
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Designing or diagnosing data center backup and storage subsystems
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Benchmarking parallel SCSI interface compatibility and performance
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Assessing interoperability between network and storage technologies
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter to facilitate communication between network and storage teams
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Apply the conversion for planning fiber-optic and storage system integration
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Understand the fundamental differences between optical carrier and storage interface technologies
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Consider system architecture and protocol overhead beyond raw conversion values
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Verify results with actual hardware performance measurements in your environment
Limitations
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OC768 and SCSI (Ultra-3) represent fundamentally different technologies and measurement contexts
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Conversion factor only compares nominal data rates without accounting for protocol overhead
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Real-world throughput depends on hardware, signal integrity, and system architecture
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This tool does not guarantee practical interoperability between network and storage systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does OC768 represent in data transfer?
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OC768 is an optical carrier rate indicating a line speed of approximately 39.8 Gbit/s used in fiber-optic backbone networks.
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What is SCSI (Ultra-3)?
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SCSI (Ultra-3) is a parallel storage interface standard for block-level data transfers between hosts and storage devices in legacy IT environments.
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Can I directly compare OC768 and SCSI (Ultra-3) speeds?
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While you can convert between these units numerically, they measure different technologies, so practical comparisons should consider hardware and protocol differences.
Key Terminology
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OC768
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A synchronous optical carrier rate at approximately 39.8 Gbit/s used in telecommunications fiber-optic backbone networks.
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SCSI (Ultra-3)
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A generation of parallel Small Computer System Interface standards used for block-level data transfers between hosts and storage devices.
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Data Transfer
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The measure of the amount of data moved from one place to another in a given time, often expressed in bits per second or related units.