What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate data transfer rates from SCSI (Fast Wide), a fast 16-bit storage interface, into modem (9600), a slower dial-up modem speed used in serial and telephony communications. It helps compare and understand differences between these drastically different data rates.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (Fast Wide) units you want to convert.
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Select the from-unit as SCSI (Fast Wide) and to-unit as modem (9600).
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent modem (9600) data transfer rate.
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Review the result to understand the speed difference between these two units.
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units from SCSI (Fast Wide) to modem (9600).
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Reflects the large speed gap between modern high-throughput interfaces and legacy modems.
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Useful for users working with legacy computing or embedded systems.
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Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
Examples
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1 SCSI (Fast Wide) equals 16,666.67 modem (9600) units.
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0.5 SCSI (Fast Wide) converts to 8,333.33 modem (9600) units.
Common Use Cases
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Translating throughput of legacy high-speed disk or RAID controllers to modem speeds.
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Understanding performance gaps when comparing modern storage buses with classic dial-up modems.
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Configuring or documenting data rates in embedded or industrial systems connecting high-speed interfaces to low-speed channels.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider that SCSI rates are in bytes per second while modem rates are in bits per second.
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Keep in mind conversion assumes theoretical maximum rates and does not include overhead or signal issues.
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Use this conversion for conceptual comparisons rather than direct interoperability assumptions.
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Verify unit selections carefully to ensure accurate conversions.
Limitations
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Conversion is based on ideal maximum throughput, ignoring protocol and environmental factors.
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The very large conversion factor illustrates the significant speed difference, limiting practical direct data exchange.
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Units measure different quantities—SCSI (Fast Wide) in bytes per second, modem (9600) in bits per second—requiring attention to unit definitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (Fast Wide) measure?
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SCSI (Fast Wide) measures data transfer speed using a 16-bit wide bus at 10 MHz, providing throughput typically around 20 megabytes per second.
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What is modem (9600) used for?
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Modem (9600) refers to a data rate of 9,600 bits per second, commonly used to describe classic dial-up modems and serial communication speeds.
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Why is the conversion factor so large?
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Because SCSI (Fast Wide) operates in megabytes per second and modem (9600) in bits per second at a much lower rate, the conversion factor reflects the vast speed difference.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Fast Wide)
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A SCSI-2 interface mode combining 10 MHz timing and a 16-bit data bus, achieving up to 20 MB/s throughput for legacy storage connections.
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modem (9600)
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A data transfer speed of 9,600 bits per second commonly associated with classic dial-up modems and serial communication.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted from one device or system to another, typically measured in bits or bytes per second.