What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows users to translate data transfer measurements from SCSI (Fast Wide), a high-throughput SCSI-2 interface, into Virtual Tributary 1 (payload) units used in SONET/SDH optical transport technology, enabling better integration of legacy storage device rates with modern network payload formats.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Input the value in SCSI (Fast Wide) units you wish to convert.
-
Select the output unit as Virtual Tributary 1 (payload).
-
Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent data transfer rate in Virtual Tributary 1 (payload) units.
Key Features
-
Supports conversion between SCSI (Fast Wide) and Virtual Tributary 1 (payload) data transfer units.
-
Utilizes a standardized conversion factor based on theoretical maximum throughput.
-
Provides easy, browser-based unit translation for telecommunications and data center applications.
-
Facilitates mapping of legacy storage subsystem throughput into optical transport network payloads.
Examples
-
1 SCSI (Fast Wide) equals approximately 103.63 Virtual Tributary 1 (payload).
-
5 SCSI (Fast Wide) is equivalent to about 518.13 Virtual Tributary 1 (payload).
Common Use Cases
-
Converting legacy SCSI disk drive throughput to optical transport network payload units for bandwidth allocation.
-
Integrating high-throughput tape or removable storage devices into SONET/SDH fiber ring networks.
-
Translating storage subsystem data rates to SONET/SDH channels for efficient switching and grooming of data streams.
Tips & Best Practices
-
Verify hardware configurations affecting SCSI (Fast Wide) actual data rates before conversion.
-
Use the converter as a guide for theoretical maximum throughput comparisons.
-
Consider network overhead and multiplexing effects when interpreting Virtual Tributary payload capacities.
Limitations
-
Actual SCSI (Fast Wide) performance depends on hardware specifics, cable quality, and device negotiation.
-
Virtual Tributary 1 payload bandwidth may vary due to network overhead and multiplexing.
-
Conversion reflects theoretical maximums and may not represent real-time data transfer rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does SCSI (Fast Wide) refer to?
-
It is a SCSI-2 interface mode combining 10 MHz Fast timing with a 16-bit data bus, yielding around 20 MB/s theoretical throughput.
-
What is Virtual Tributary 1 (payload)?
-
It is a subrate container within SONET/SDH frames used to carry lower-rate signals multiplexed into a higher-rate optical transport stream.
-
Why convert SCSI (Fast Wide) to Virtual Tributary 1 (payload)?
-
To integrate legacy storage transfer rates into SONET/SDH network payloads, aiding efficient data stream transmission and network bandwidth management.
Key Terminology
-
SCSI (Fast Wide)
-
A SCSI-2 mode combining 10 MHz Fast timing with a 16-bit bus, enabling theoretical data rates up to 20 MB/s.
-
Virtual Tributary 1 (payload)
-
A subrate payload container within SONET/SDH frames used to carry lower-rate multiplexed signals for optical transport.
-
SONET/SDH
-
Synchronous Optical Networking and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, standardized protocols for high-speed optical communication.