What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows users to transform data transfer measurements from SCSI (Fast Wide)—a legacy storage interface standard—to OC12, a high-capacity optical carrier rate in telecommunications. It helps relate storage subsystem throughput with telecommunications fiber-optic transport speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (Fast Wide) units you wish to convert
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Select SCSI (Fast Wide) as the input unit and OC12 as the output unit
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Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent OC12 rate
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units from SCSI (Fast Wide) to OC12 with ease
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Supports comparisons between legacy storage speeds and modern optical carrier rates
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Browser-based and accessible for data center and network planning
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Provides theoretical conversion based on defined throughput values
Examples
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5 SCSI (Fast Wide) equals approximately 1.286 OC12
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10 SCSI (Fast Wide) equals approximately 2.572 OC12
Common Use Cases
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Integrating legacy disk drives and RAID controllers with modern network infrastructure
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Comparing storage subsystem throughput with fiber-optic link speeds
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Planning data center bandwidth requirements involving legacy and modern hardware
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Interconnecting storage interfaces with telecommunications networks
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider implementation factors such as cable length and device negotiation that impact actual throughput
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Be mindful of different units: SCSI (Fast Wide) is in megabytes per second, OC12 in megabits per second
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Use conversion to estimate theoretical rates and plan infrastructure integration carefully
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Verify real-world performance separately due to protocol overhead and transmission conditions
Limitations
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Actual SCSI (Fast Wide) throughput can vary with technical implementation details
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Conversion uses theoretical values and does not include protocol overhead or latency effects
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Units differ between megabytes per second (SCSI) and megabits per second (OC12), requiring attention
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Real-world speeds may differ from calculated conversions due to device and network variations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (Fast Wide) mean in data transfer?
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SCSI (Fast Wide) is a SCSI-2 mode combining a 10 MHz timing with a 16-bit wide data bus, enabling theoretical maximum throughput of 20 megabytes per second for certain implementations.
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What is OC12 used for?
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OC12 is a standardized optical carrier rate in SONET used for high-capacity fiber-optic transport in telecommunications, carrying data at 622.08 megabits per second.
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Why convert between SCSI (Fast Wide) and OC12?
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Conversions help compare or interconnect legacy storage subsystem speeds with modern high-capacity fiber-optic network rates for integration and infrastructure planning.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Fast Wide)
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A SCSI-2 interface mode combining a 10 MHz Fast timing with a 16-bit data bus, defining a maximum throughput around 20 megabytes per second.
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OC12
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An optical carrier rate in SONET carrying 12 STS-1 channels at 622.08 megabits per second, used in high-capacity fiber-optic transport.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Network, a standardized protocol for optical fiber transmission in telecommunications.