What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer values from the legacy SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) interface mode to the STS1 (payload) rate used in SONET optical networks. It helps bridge the gap between older parallel storage systems and modern synchronous transport technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value representing the data rate in SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) units
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Select SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) as the source unit and STS1 (payload) as the target unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent STS1 (payload) data transfer rate
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Review results for capacity planning or integration purposes
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units from SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) to STS1 (payload)
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Browser-based and easy to use interface
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Supports legacy storage and modern optical transport conversions
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Provides conversion based on established data transfer rates
Examples
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1 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) × 6.4646464646 = 6.4646464646 STS1 (payload)
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2 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) × 6.4646464646 = 12.9292929292 STS1 (payload)
Common Use Cases
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Translating legacy SCSI data rates to SONET STS-1 payload for network integration
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Capacity planning for optical transport networks using existing storage interfaces
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Supporting telecommunications and data center environments with mixed equipment
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Assessing throughput equivalence between parallel SCSI and serial SONET rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the conversion for theoretical data transfer capacity planning
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Always consider protocol overhead and equipment differences in real implementations
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Verify results with actual hardware performance metrics when possible
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Apply conversions to facilitate interoperability between legacy and modern systems
Limitations
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The conversion is theoretical and based on maximum data transfer capabilities
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Actual throughput may vary due to overhead, signal integrity, and implementation differences
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) and STS1 (payload) differ in protocol and signaling methods affecting real data rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) represent?
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) is a legacy parallel Small Computer System Interface mode that uses a wider data bus and faster signaling to provide higher sustained throughput for storage devices.
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What is the data capacity of STS1 (payload)?
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STS1 (payload) denotes the user-data capacity inside an STS-1 frame with a usable Synchronous Payload Envelope capacity of 50.112 Mbps.
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Why convert SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) to STS1 (payload)?
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Converting allows translation of legacy SCSI transfer rates to SONET payload rates, useful for integration and capacity planning between storage and optical transport technologies.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide)
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A legacy parallel Small Computer System Interface mode using a wider data bus and fast signaling to achieve higher data throughput.
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STS1 (payload)
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The user-data capacity inside an STS-1 frame in SONET, with a payload rate of 50.112 Mbps.
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Data Transfer
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The rate at which data is moved from one place to another, here specifically between legacy storage interfaces and synchronous transport networks.