What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer values from SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide), an older parallel storage interface speed measure, into STS1 (signal), a SONET telecommunications signal rate. It helps users compare legacy storage throughput with modern optical networking speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount of data transfer rate in SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide)
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Select SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) as the input unit and STS1 (signal) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent rate in STS1 (signal)
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Use the results to assist with network or storage system planning
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) to STS1 (signal)
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Supports legacy parallel SCSI and SONET-based unit comparison
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Browser-based and easy to use with quick conversion results
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Provides practical use cases for storage and telecommunications fields
Examples
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1 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) equals 6.1728395062 STS1 (signal)
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3 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) converts to approximately 18.52 STS1 (signal)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing legacy SCSI storage interface capacities with SONET telecom signal rates
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Planning integration or migration between storage hardware and optical networks
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Engineering telecommunications links based on OC-1/STS-1 fiber optics
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Estimating throughput during high-throughput backups with legacy SCSI devices
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) reflects interface throughput, not an exact SI unit
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Consider SONET overhead that affects STS1 (signal) effective payload capacity
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Use this converter to obtain theoretical maximum rates for planning purposes
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Validate real-world performance separately due to hardware and protocol variations
Limitations
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) measures interface capability, which may vary in practice
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STS1 (signal) includes SONET overhead, reducing effective data bandwidth
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Conversion values represent theoretical maximums, not real-time conditions
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Hardware and network factors can influence actual data transfer speeds
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) represent?
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It denotes a legacy parallel Small Computer System Interface mode with a wide parallel data bus and faster signaling, indicating maximum practical throughput for storage devices.
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What is STS1 (signal) used for?
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STS1 (signal) is the base SONET electrical/frame unit carrying 51.84 Mbps line rate, commonly used for optical fiber backbone connections and multiplexing lower-rate circuits.
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Why convert SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) to STS1 (signal)?
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Converting helps compare legacy storage interface speeds to SONET telecommunications rates, supporting integration and migration planning between different systems.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide)
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A legacy parallel Small Computer System Interface variant using a wider (usually 16-bit) data bus and faster signalling for higher throughput in storage device connections.
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STS1 (signal)
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The basic SONET electrical/frame unit with a 51.84 Mbps line rate, framing every 125 microseconds, used for synchronous optical networking.
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SONET Overhead
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Additional frame data in SONET signals used for synchronization and management, which reduces the available payload bandwidth.