What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer measurements from SCSI (LVD Ultra160), a parallel storage interface standard, into STM-1 (signal) units used in telecommunications. It helps bridge the gap between storage bandwidth metrics and telecom transmission units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (LVD Ultra160) bandwidth you want to convert
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra160) as the input unit
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Choose STM-1 (signal) as the target output unit
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent STM-1 signal value
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Use the result to assist in network or storage performance evaluations
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from SCSI (LVD Ultra160) to STM-1 (signal)
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Based on official conversion rate between storage and telecom units
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Supports understanding of legacy storage throughput in telecom contexts
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Browser-based and easy to use without special software
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Helps in network design and storage infrastructure planning
Examples
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1 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) is approximately equal to 8.23 STM-1 signals
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5 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) corresponds to about 41.15 STM-1 signals
Common Use Cases
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Specifying maximum data-transfer rates for legacy disk arrays and RAID controllers
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Comparing throughput of tape drives and backup systems using parallel SCSI
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Planning migrations involving legacy storage buses and telecom infrastructure
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Provisioning telecom fiber links with STM-1 bandwidth specifications
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Interfacing between SDH and SONET communication systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct selection of input and output units before conversion
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Use this tool for approximate equivalences between storage and telecom units
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Understand that real-world performance may vary due to protocol differences
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Apply conversions in contexts like network design or legacy system assessment
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Consider framing and signaling differences when interpreting results
Limitations
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Conversion presumes maximum sustained throughput excluding overheads
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Actual performance may differ due to signal framing and protocol inefficiencies
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STM-1 is bit-rate based while SCSI uses megabytes per second, affecting direct equivalence
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Results are for informational use and require expert interpretation for design decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (LVD Ultra160) measure?
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It measures data transfer bandwidth using a parallel SCSI interface standard with low voltage differential signaling, specifying up to 160 megabytes per second.
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What is STM-1 (signal)?
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STM-1 is the basic transmission unit in the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, carrying a framed signal at 155.52 Mbit/s and used in telecom backbone networks.
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Why convert SCSI (LVD Ultra160) to STM-1 signals?
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To translate storage bandwidth into telecommunications units, facilitating integration of legacy storage systems with telecom infrastructure and assessing performance.
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Does the converter consider protocol overhead?
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No, it assumes maximum sustained throughput without accounting for protocol inefficiencies or overhead.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard that uses low voltage differential signaling providing up to 160 MB/s data transfer rate for storage devices.
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STM-1 (signal)
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The basic transmission unit of the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, carrying a framed synchronous signal at 155.52 Mbit/s used in telecom networks.
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Data Transfer
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The process of moving digital data between devices or networks, often measured in megabytes per second or bits per second.