What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate data transfer rates from the SCSI (LVD Ultra160) parallel interface standard, measured in megabytes per second, to the STS3c (payload) SONET payload rate, expressed in megabits per second. It supports engineers and network planners in comparing legacy storage bandwidth with modern optical transport capacities.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the data transfer value in SCSI (LVD Ultra160) units.
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Select the target unit as STS3c (payload).
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Submit the conversion request to obtain equivalent optical network payload rates.
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Use results to assist legacy system integration or performance comparisons.
Key Features
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Converts maximum sustained transfer rates between SCSI (LVD Ultra160) and STS3c (payload).
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Supports comparisons of legacy storage interfaces with SONET optical network payloads.
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Offers a browser-based tool for quick and convenient data rate conversions.
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Uses a precise fixed conversion factor based on channel bandwidth specifications.
Examples
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1 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) converts to approximately 8.514 STS3c (payload).
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10 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) equals about 85.143 STS3c (payload).
Common Use Cases
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Assessing maximum data throughput of internal disk arrays and RAID controllers using SCSI in legacy servers.
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Comparing bandwidth of tape drives leveraging parallel SCSI with optical network transport capabilities.
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Planning migrations by bridging legacy SCSI device bandwidth with modern SONET optical link speeds.
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Designing and evaluating network infrastructure involving both storage I/O and optical transport layers.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the units carefully when converting between megabytes per second and megabits per second measurements.
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Use the tool for historical analysis or integration tasks involving legacy SCSI standard systems.
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Consider overhead factors like SONET framing that may reduce usable bandwidth in STS3c payloads.
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Leverage the conversion to assist in network performance planning and capacity matching.
Limitations
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Data rate units differ (MB/s vs Mbps) and affect direct comparison accuracy.
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SONET framing and overhead reduce the actual usable payload bandwidth in STS3c signals.
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) is a legacy standard with mostly superseded use cases.
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Conversions mainly apply to legacy system integration and historical performance evaluations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (LVD Ultra160) represent in data transfer?
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It is a parallel SCSI interface standard specifying a maximum sustained data-transfer throughput of up to 160 megabytes per second for storage devices.
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What is STS3c (payload) used for?
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STS3c (payload) is a SONET payload container providing a contiguous transport channel at approximately 155.52 Mbps, used to carry high-bandwidth client signals over optical transport networks.
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Why convert between SCSI (LVD Ultra160) and STS3c (payload)?
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Conversions help compare and integrate legacy SCSI storage bandwidth with modern optical network capacities, important for system migration and network planning.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard using low voltage differential signaling delivering up to 160 MB/s channel bandwidth for storage device communication.
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STS3c (payload)
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A SONET payload container providing a contiguous transport channel with a gross line rate near 155.52 Mbps, mainly used in optical transport networks.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Network, a standardized digital communication protocol used to transmit large amounts of data over optical fiber.