What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to convert data transfer rates from the SCSI (LVD Ultra160) interface standard to Virtual Tributary 2 (payload) units used in SONET/SDH networks. It assists in translating legacy parallel SCSI bandwidth metrics into equivalent virtual tributary channel counts for network engineering and storage migration purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the number of SCSI (LVD Ultra160) units you want to convert
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra160) as the input measurement
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Choose Virtual Tributary 2 (payload) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent number of VT2 payloads
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Use the result for network capacity planning or bandwidth comparison
Key Features
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Supports conversion between SCSI (LVD Ultra160) and Virtual Tributary 2 (payload)
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Provides quick translation of parallel SCSI bandwidth into SONET/SDH virtual tributaries
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
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Ideal for telecommunications and legacy storage system planning
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Calculator uses established conversion factor for bandwidth equivalence
Examples
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1 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) converts to 625 Virtual Tributary 2 (payload)
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2 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) converts to 1250 Virtual Tributary 2 (payload) by multiplying 2 × 625
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3 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) equals 1875 Virtual Tributary 2 (payload)
Common Use Cases
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Translating legacy SCSI storage interface bandwidth into equivalent SONET/SDH virtual tributaries
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Planning the migration of storage systems involving parallel SCSI and optical transport networks
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Assessing bandwidth for circuit emulation and PDH-to-SONET transport in telecom engineering
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Evaluating throughput for RAID controllers and backup systems using SCSI interfaces
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Grooming and provisioning low-rate TDM channels over high-capacity optical links
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter for capacity estimation rather than precise performance measurement
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Remember the conversion applies to maximum sustained data rates and ignores overhead
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Consult network architecture details to verify protocol compatibility when planning
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Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversion results
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Leverage the tool when integrating legacy storage bandwidth metrics with SONET/SDH planning
Limitations
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Conversion reflects maximum sustained throughput and excludes protocol overhead
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The two units belong to different network domains, making direct conversions approximate
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Results are best suited for planning and capacity estimation rather than exact measurement
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Does not account for signaling inefficiencies or real-world network conditions
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, specifying a channel bandwidth of up to 160 megabytes per second for storage interfaces.
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What is a Virtual Tributary 2 (payload)?
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A Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2) payload is a SONET/SDH virtual tributary container designed to carry a 2.048 Mb/s PDH/E1 channel for transporting lower-rate TDM signals over optical networks.
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Why convert between these two units?
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Conversion helps translate legacy SCSI storage interface bandwidth measures into equivalent SONET/SDH virtual tributary counts for network planning, legacy system migration, and circuit emulation.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling with a bandwidth up to 160 MB/s for storage device data transfer.
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Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2) payload
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A SONET/SDH virtual tributary container sized to carry a 2.048 Mb/s PDH/E1 channel for transporting time-division multiplexed signals.
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Data Transfer
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The measurement of data rate or bandwidth for communication and storage interfaces.