What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer rates measured in SCSI (LVD Ultra80), a legacy high-performance storage interface, into gigabit per second using the SI definition. It helps compare traditional SCSI bandwidth with modern network data rates expressed in gigabits per second.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (LVD Ultra80) units you wish to convert
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra80) as the source unit and gigabit/second (SI def.) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent data transfer rate
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Interpret the results to understand performance in modern networking terms
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units from SCSI (LVD Ultra80) to gigabit/second (SI def.)
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installations required
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Provides straightforward conversion aligned with industry standard definitions
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Useful for comparing legacy storage speeds to current networking throughput
Examples
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1 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) equals 0.64 gigabit per second (SI def.)
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5 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) equal 3.2 gigabit per second (SI def.)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing legacy SCSI server disk array speeds with current network interfaces
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Planning data center upgrades by evaluating storage and network bandwidth equivalencies
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Benchmarking server and RAID storage transfer rates against modern network link speeds
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Understanding throughput capabilities when integrating SAN and enterprise tape backup systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that this conversion reflects raw data transfer bandwidth without accounting for protocol overhead
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Consider that SCSI rates are in megabytes per second while gigabit per second uses bits per second, so careful unit conversion is vital
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Use this tool as a reference for approximate comparisons rather than exact effective throughput in real-world conditions
Limitations
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Does not account for protocol overhead or actual throughput performance
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Differences in units (megabytes per second vs bits per second) need careful interpretation
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Network conditions and hardware variations can cause actual speeds to differ from nominal conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (LVD Ultra80) represent?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80) is a legacy Low Voltage Differential SCSI interface offering up to 80 megabytes per second bandwidth using a 16-bit 40 MHz synchronous bus.
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What is gigabit per second (SI definition)?
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Gigabit per second (SI def.) is a data transfer rate of 1,000,000,000 bits per second commonly used to express network link capacity.
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Why convert SCSI (LVD Ultra80) rates to gigabit per second?
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Converting allows comparing legacy storage interface speeds to modern network and communication link rates in a standardized unit.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
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A legacy high-performance SCSI variant that transfers up to 80 megabytes per second on a 16-bit wide bus using Low Voltage Differential signaling.
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Gigabit per second (SI def.)
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A data transfer rate unit equal to 1,000,000,000 bits per second, commonly used in networking to describe link capacity.
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Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
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A signaling method used in SCSI to improve cable length and noise immunity compared with single-ended SCSI.