What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer values from SCSI (LVD Ultra80), a high-performance legacy storage interface, to OC48, a high-capacity optical transmission rate used in modern networking.
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 OC48 as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent OC48 value
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Use the conversion result for network and storage planning
Key Features
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Converts between SCSI (LVD Ultra80) and OC48 data transfer units
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Easy to use with clear input and output fields
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Browser-based, no installation required
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Supports comparisons of legacy storage bandwidth to optical carrier rates
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Helps integrate and plan data center and network storage resources
Examples
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10 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) converts to approximately 2.572 OC48
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5 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) converts to approximately 1.286 OC48
Common Use Cases
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Relating legacy SCSI storage bandwidths to modern optical networking rates
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Planning integration of legacy disk and tape storage with OC48 optical networks
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Designing telecommunications and data center networks involving mixed storage and transmission technologies
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Managing enterprise backup and archival systems with hybrid storage and network components
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand the difference between raw SCSI bandwidth and SONET optical rates
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Use this conversion for planning rather than exact throughput predictions
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Account for protocol and network overhead separately when assessing performance
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Verify conversions with multiple sample values to ensure understanding
Limitations
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80) is measured in megabytes per second on a parallel bus, which differs from optical transmission rates in gigabits per second
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OC48 includes framing and transport overhead, so the conversion reflects nominal rates, not effective data throughput
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Conversion does not consider encoding, protocol efficiencies, or network overhead that affect real-world performance
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SCSI (LVD Ultra80)?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80) is a Low Voltage Differential version of the Ultra2 SCSI interface providing up to 80 megabytes per second raw transfer bandwidth on a 16-bit bus with 40 MHz synchronous transfers.
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What does OC48 represent?
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OC48 is a SONET optical transmission rate of 2.48832 Gbit/s used for high-capacity synchronous optical networking, suitable for backbone fiber links and large-volume internet traffic.
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Why convert from SCSI (LVD Ultra80) to OC48?
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Converting helps relate legacy storage bandwidths to modern optical carrier rates, aiding in integration and planning of storage systems with current networking infrastructures.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
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A Low Voltage Differential variant of Ultra2 SCSI providing up to 80 MB/s on a 16-bit synchronous bus with improved cable length and noise immunity.
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OC48
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An Optical Carrier 48 SONET rate delivering 2.48832 Gbit/s used in high-capacity fiber optic networking.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Network, a standardized optical fiber transmission protocol used in telecommunications.