What Is This Tool?
This converter tool translates data transfer speeds measured in SCSI (LVD Ultra160), a legacy parallel interface bandwidth standard, into terabit per second according to the decimal SI definition. It assists in comparing and interpreting legacy storage throughput metrics alongside contemporary high-speed network transfer units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (LVD Ultra160) representing the bandwidth in MB/s
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Select the target unit as terabit/second (SI def.)
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent transfer rate
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Review the result displayed in terabit/second using the SI decimal system
Key Features
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Converts SCSI (LVD Ultra160) transfer rates to terabit/second (SI def.) units
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Uses recognized industry conversion formula and standards
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Supports data transfer rate comparison between legacy and modern units
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
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Ideal for engineers and IT professionals working with storage and network infrastructure
Examples
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10 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) equals 0.0128 terabit/second (SI def.)
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50 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) equals 0.064 terabit/second (SI def.)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying maximum data-transfer rates for internal disk arrays and RAID controllers in older server systems
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Comparing throughput of devices like tape drives using parallel SCSI
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Planning migrations and assessing legacy storage bus bandwidth with modern network standards
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Measuring data rates for core optical-fiber backbone links and cloud data center interconnects
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Supporting scientific facilities transferring large multi-terabyte data sets between locations
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm whether the bandwidth reflects theoretical maximums or actual throughput
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Keep in mind the difference between SI decimal prefixes and binary units when comparing transfer rates
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Use this tool to align legacy device performance metrics with modern data transfer standards
Limitations
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) values represent maximum sustained bandwidth and might not reflect real-world speeds consistently
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Terabit/second uses decimal SI units and does not account for binary-based measurements in storage
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Careful interpretation is required when correlating storage size units with data transfer rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (LVD Ultra160) measure?
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It measures the maximum data-transfer bandwidth of a legacy parallel SCSI interface, typically used between host adapters and storage devices.
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What is a terabit per second (SI definition)?
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It is a data transfer rate unit equal to 10^12 bits per second, used to quantify the speed of digital information transfer in modern high-speed networks.
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Why convert from SCSI (LVD Ultra160) to terabit/second?
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To translate legacy interface speeds expressed in megabytes per second into standardized, modern SI data transfer units for accurate benchmarking and planning.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard that provides up to 160 megabytes per second bandwidth using Low Voltage Differential signalling.
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Terabit per second (SI def.)
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A unit of data transfer rate equal to one trillion bits transmitted per second based on the decimal SI prefix tera.
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Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
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A signalling method used in SCSI interfaces to achieve higher bandwidths with reduced noise susceptibility.