What Is This Tool?
This unit converter translates data transfer measurements from SCSI (Async), an asynchronous SCSI protocol mode, to STS3c (payload), a synchronous SONET payload container used in optical networks. It helps bridge legacy device throughput with modern high-speed transmission rates.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (Async) units into the input field
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Select SCSI (Async) as the source unit and STS3c (payload) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent STS3c (payload) value
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Use the result to compare or integrate legacy data transfer rates with SONET networks
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from SCSI (Async) to STS3c (payload)
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Supports legacy SCSI device benchmarking and network integration
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Browser-based and easy to use without technical setup
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Provides accurate throughput translation for telecommunications and data centers
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Facilitates mapping asynchronous SCSI data to synchronous SONET payloads
Examples
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10 SCSI (Async) equals approximately 0.798212005 STS3c (payload)
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50 SCSI (Async) equals approximately 3.991060025 STS3c (payload)
Common Use Cases
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Benchmarking or reporting throughput of synchronous versus asynchronous data links
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Integrating legacy SCSI device outputs into modern SONET optical transport networks
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Troubleshooting timing and handshake issues on asynchronous SCSI buses
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Configuring data centers and enterprise networks requiring aggregated bandwidth measurements
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Supporting telecommunications infrastructure with mixed legacy and modern equipment
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify conversion results when integrating devices due to protocol differences
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Use this tool to assist in network planning and capacity benchmarking
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Consider protocol overhead and framing inefficiencies when analyzing bandwidth
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Combine results with other tools to troubleshoot SCSI and SONET network interoperability
Limitations
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Conversion reflects throughput ratios but excludes protocol overhead and latency differences
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STS3c usable payload is less than gross rate because of SONET framing overhead
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Does not account for timing or arbitration delays inherent in asynchronous SCSI
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Precise bandwidth may vary depending on actual network conditions and device configurations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SCSI (Async)?
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SCSI (Async) refers to the asynchronous data transfer mode of the Small Computer System Interface protocol, where data transfer is controlled by handshakes rather than a shared clock.
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What does STS3c (payload) represent?
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STS3c (payload) is a synchronous transport payload in SONET networks that carries a contiguous data channel at a gross line rate of 155.52 Mbps.
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Why convert SCSI (Async) to STS3c (payload)?
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Conversion helps translate legacy asynchronous SCSI device throughput into equivalent synchronous SONET payload values for benchmarking and integrating legacy systems with modern optical networks.
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Does the conversion consider network latency?
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No, the tool converts throughput values but does not factor in latency or timing differences between asynchronous and synchronous transmissions.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Async)
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An asynchronous data-transfer mode in the SCSI protocol where data exchanges rely on handshakes instead of a shared clock.
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STS3c (payload)
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A SONET synchronous transport signal payload at level 3 concatenated, used for carrying a high-bandwidth contiguous data channel.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Network, a standardized digital communication protocol used to transmit multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.