What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer measurements from SCSI (LVD Ultra160), a parallel storage interface standard, into STS12 (signal), a synchronous transport signal used in SONET networks, facilitating bandwidth comparison across storage and network technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount of data transfer rate in SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra160) as the source unit
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Choose STS12 (signal) as the target unit
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent bandwidth in STS12 (signal)
Key Features
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Converts bandwidth from SCSI (LVD Ultra160) to STS12 (signal)
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Useful for comparing storage device throughput to telecommunication line rates
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Supports analysis relevant to legacy server and carrier network environments
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Browser-based and easy to operate
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Applies a precise conversion rate for consistent measurement translation
Examples
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5 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) converts to approximately 10.288 STS12 (signal)
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0.5 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) converts to approximately 1.029 STS12 (signal)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing legacy storage interface throughput with telecom SONET circuit capacities
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Planning bandwidth for system integration between storage controllers and fiber optic networks
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Evaluating storage bus performance during migration or compatibility assessments
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Analyzing carrier or ISP metro fiber links using OC-12/STS-12 aggregation
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Supporting SONET infrastructure design for network protection and failover
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter for comparative bandwidth planning rather than exact real-world throughput
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Consider the different technologies and protocol overhead when interpreting results
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Apply the tool in contexts involving legacy storage and networking equipment
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Validate compatibility between storage and telecom systems when performing conversions
Limitations
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The two units represent fundamentally different technologies — storage interface bandwidth versus optical network line rate
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Conversion does not account for protocol overhead, latency, or transmission inefficiencies
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Legacy nature of SCSI (LVD Ultra160) may limit relevance to modern high-speed storage or networks
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (LVD Ultra160) represent?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) is a parallel SCSI interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling to provide a maximum channel bandwidth of up to 160 megabytes per second between hosts and storage devices.
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What is STS12 (signal) used for?
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STS12 (signal) is a SONET transport signal running at 622.08 Mbit/s, used in synchronous optical networks to carry multiplexed digital payloads and overhead for telecom applications like ISP and metro fiber links.
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Why convert between these units?
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Converting from SCSI (LVD Ultra160) to STS12 (signal) helps compare storage interface bandwidth with telecommunication line rates, useful for integration planning between storage systems and network infrastructure.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling for a maximum bandwidth of 160 MB/s between hosts and storage devices.
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STS12 (signal)
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A SONET synchronous transport signal with line rate of 622.08 Mbit/s used to carry multiplexed payloads and overhead in optical networks.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Network, a standardized digital communication protocol used to transmit multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.