What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate data transfer speeds from the SCSI (LVD Ultra80) standard, used in legacy high-performance storage systems, to the OC3 optical carrier rate common in telecommunications networks.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the data transfer value in SCSI (LVD Ultra80) units
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra80) as the source unit
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Choose OC3 as the destination unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent OC3 data transfer rate
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units between SCSI (LVD Ultra80) and OC3 standards
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Supports easy input and direct conversion with accurate rate translation
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Browser-based tool ideal for IT, telecom, and network engineering professionals
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Clarifies bandwidth equivalencies between storage interfaces and optical carriers
Examples
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1 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) equals approximately 4.115 OC3
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5 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) converts to about 20.576 OC3
Common Use Cases
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Understanding bandwidth when integrating legacy SCSI storage with telecom networks
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Planning connections between server disk arrays and optical carrier infrastructure
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Network engineering involving mixed data transfer technologies
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Comparing storage transfer speeds to fiber optic communication rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that SCSI rates are in megabytes per second and OC3 in megabits per second
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Consider protocol overheads when estimating actual data throughput
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Verify hardware and cabling quality for legacy SCSI to ensure expected performance
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Use this conversion to aid communication between IT storage and telecom teams
Limitations
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Conversion involves units with different bases: megabytes per second versus megabits per second
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Raw bandwidth values do not include protocol or physical layer inefficiencies
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Legacy SCSI interfaces may perform below nominal transfer rates due to hardware constraints
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SCSI (LVD Ultra80)?
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It is a Low Voltage Differential variant of Ultra2 SCSI, enabling up to 80 megabytes per second on a 16-bit bus with improved cable performance for storage devices.
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What does OC3 stand for?
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OC3 is an Optical Carrier level 3 rate used in SONET networks that transmits data at 155.52 megabits per second over fiber optic cables.
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Why convert between SCSI (LVD Ultra80) and OC3?
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Conversion helps relate legacy storage transfer rates to modern optical carrier speeds used in telecommunications and networking.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
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A legacy high-speed storage interface providing up to 80 megabytes per second with low voltage differential signaling for improved performance.
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OC3
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An optical networking standard transmitting data at 155.52 megabits per second, used for long-distance fiber optic communication.
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Megabytes per second
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A data transfer rate unit representing millions of bytes transmitted each second.
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Megabits per second
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A data rate unit equal to one million bits transmitted per second, commonly used in network communications.