What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert data transfer rates measured in SCSI (LVD Ultra160) units to OC1 optical carrier rates, assisting in translating legacy storage throughput values to modern optical networking metrics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (LVD Ultra160) bandwidth you wish to convert
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Select the source unit as SCSI (LVD Ultra160) and the target unit as OC1
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent OC1 data transfer rate
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Use the results to support system planning, storage migration, or network integration tasks
Key Features
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Converts parallel SCSI interface bandwidth (SCSI LVD Ultra160) to OC1 optical carrier rates
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Supports conversion between megabytes per second and megabits per second units
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Provides quick and user-friendly calculations ideal for storage and networking professionals
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Helps compare legacy storage I/O throughput against optical transmission capacities
Examples
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Convert 2 SCSI (LVD Ultra160): 2 × 24.6913580247 = 49.3827160494 OC1
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Convert 0.5 SCSI (LVD Ultra160): 0.5 × 24.6913580247 = 12.3456790123 OC1
Common Use Cases
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Specifying maximum transfer rates for internal disk arrays and RAID controllers in legacy servers
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Comparing throughput of tape drives and backup systems using parallel SCSI interfaces
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Evaluating legacy storage bus bandwidth during system upgrades or migration planning
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Provisioning carrier-grade fiber circuits and forming SONET trunks with OC1 signals
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Aggregating lower-speed channels onto optical backbone networks
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the units carefully due to different measurement scales (megabytes vs megabits per second)
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Use the conversion rate to assess compatibility between legacy storage and modern optical networking
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Consider the maximum sustained throughput and note that actual performance may vary
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Apply this tool mainly for integration and planning involving legacy systems with SCSI interfaces
Limitations
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) uses megabytes per second while OC1 uses megabits per second, so unit conversion is essential
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The conversion is based on theoretical maximum throughput and may not reflect real-world overhead or signaling inefficiencies
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) is a legacy interface, and this conversion is less relevant for modern storage solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (LVD Ultra160) represent?
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It is a parallel SCSI interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signalling with a bandwidth specification up to 160 megabytes per second.
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What is OC1 used for in networking?
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OC1 is the base optical transmission rate in SONET networks with a speed of 51.84 megabits per second, used for framing and multiplexing in optical trunks.
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Why convert between SCSI (LVD Ultra160) and OC1?
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To compare and translate legacy storage transfer rates in megabytes per second into optical networking transmission rates for integration and planning.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface using Low Voltage Differential signalling with a maximum bandwidth of 160 megabytes per second.
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OC1
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The base level optical carrier in SONET networks, transmitting data at 51.84 megabits per second.
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Data Transfer Rate
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A measurement of the amount of data moved from one place to another in a given time, commonly expressed in megabytes or megabits per second.