What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer rates from the SCSI (Fast Wide) standard, commonly used in legacy device interfaces, to the STS3 (signal) unit, which represents a SONET digital transmission rate used in telecommunications.
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 source unit.
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Choose STS3 (signal) as the target unit.
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View the converted result reflecting the equivalent STS3 (signal) rate.
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units specifically between SCSI (Fast Wide) and STS3 (signal).
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Based on standardized conversion rates from legacy storage interfaces to telecom signal rates.
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Browser-based and simple to use without requiring installation.
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Provides clear examples for easy understanding of conversions.
Examples
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1 SCSI (Fast Wide) equals 1.0288065844 STS3 (signal).
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5 SCSI (Fast Wide) equals 5.144032922 STS3 (signal).
Common Use Cases
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Comparing data transfer rates between legacy disk or peripheral interfaces and telecom signal rates.
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Evaluating throughput when integrating storage networks with optical telecommunications infrastructure.
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Supporting engineers managing backbone telecom links and data center connectivity involving SONET/SDH systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate input values for SCSI (Fast Wide) to get precise conversions.
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Use this tool to facilitate planning in environments where legacy storage and modern telecom networks intersect.
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Consider environmental and hardware factors that may affect real-world throughput beyond theoretical conversion.
Limitations
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SCSI (Fast Wide) actual throughput is influenced by device negotiation, signal type, and cable length, which may differ from theoretical values.
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STS3 (signal) rates are fixed by network standards and do not vary with hardware conditions.
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Direct practical equivalence is limited due to differing performance characteristics of the two units.
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 a Fast 10 MHz timing with a 16-bit data bus, allowing higher throughput in legacy disk and peripheral connections.
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What does STS3 (signal) represent?
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STS3 (signal) is a SONET digital transmission signal with a line rate of 155.52 Mbps, used in telecom networks to carry multiple lower-rate channels.
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Why convert from SCSI (Fast Wide) to STS3 (signal)?
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Converting helps compare legacy storage interface speeds to standardized telecom signal rates, assisting integration and throughput assessment.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Fast Wide)
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A SCSI-2 interface mode with 10 MHz timing and a 16-bit bus, enabling theoretical throughput of 20 MB/s in legacy storage systems.
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STS3 (signal)
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A SONET level 3 synchronous transport signal with a fixed line rate of 155.52 Mbps, used for multiplexing data over telecom networks.
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Conversion Rate
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The multiplier used to translate data rates from SCSI (Fast Wide) units to STS3 (signal) units, specifically 1.0288065844.