What Is This Tool?
This converter assists in translating data transfer values from the SCSI (Fast Wide) interface mode to the SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) mode, helping users compare and understand legacy storage interface performance.
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 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) as the output unit.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent value in SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide).
Key Features
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Supports conversion between SCSI (Fast Wide) and SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) data transfer units.
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Provides simple, browser-based interface for quick calculations.
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Includes examples for clarity on unit conversion.
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Helps compare legacy storage performance metrics.
Examples
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Converting 2 SCSI (Fast Wide) results in 1 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide).
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Converting 10 SCSI (Fast Wide) results in 5 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide).
Common Use Cases
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Comparing legacy storage interface speeds in older servers and workstations.
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Upgrading or aligning device transfer metrics in environments with differing SCSI modes.
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Managing archival tape backup systems and legacy RAID configurations.
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Supporting legacy enterprise storage systems using parallel SCSI.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion as an approximation due to variations in real-world device and cable conditions.
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Confirm device specifications when coordinating SCSI interface upgrades.
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Consider implementation details such as signal type and cable length when interpreting conversion results.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on real implementation factors like cable quality and signaling methods.
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Throughput varies with single-ended versus differential signaling and device negotiation.
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The conversion rate is an estimated value and not a precise transferable metric.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SCSI (Fast Wide)?
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SCSI (Fast Wide) is a SCSI-2 interface mode combining 10 MHz Fast timing with a 16-bit data bus, enabling theoretical throughput up to 20 MB/s, often used in legacy servers and storage devices.
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How does SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) differ from SCSI (Fast Wide)?
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) combines a wider parallel bus and faster signaling than earlier SCSI modes, delivering higher sustained throughput typically in legacy parallel SCSI environments.
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Why is the conversion factor 0.5 between these units?
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The conversion factor reflects the relationship between transfer capabilities of SCSI (Fast Wide) and SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide), helping align device performance metrics in legacy systems.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Fast Wide)
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A SCSI-2 interface mode with 10 MHz Fast timing and a 16-bit wide data bus, supporting up to 20 MB/s throughput in legacy storage devices.
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide)
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A legacy parallel SCSI mode combining wider data buses and faster signaling to enable higher sustained data transfer rates than earlier SCSI types.
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Conversion Rate
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The numeric factor used to convert values from SCSI (Fast Wide) units to SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) units, which is 0.5 in this context.