What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you translate data transfer rates from SCSI (LVD Ultra80), a legacy high-performance server interface, to OC768, a high-capacity optical carrier rate used in modern fiber-optic backbone networks. It provides a simple way to compare these two different measurement standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (LVD Ultra80) that you want to convert
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra80) as the source unit and OC768 as the target unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent OC768 value
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Review the converted output to interpret data transfer rates across different network technologies
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates between SCSI (LVD Ultra80) and OC768 units
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Uses the precise conversion ratio of 1 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) = 0.0160751029 OC768
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Supports understanding of legacy storage interface speeds compared with optical transport line rates
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick data transfer unit comparisons
Examples
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Convert 10 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) to OC768 to get 0.160751029 OC768
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Convert 50 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) to OC768 to get 0.803755145 OC768
Common Use Cases
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Comparing legacy SCSI storage interface speeds with modern optical transport capacities
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Planning bandwidth requirements when integrating storage systems into fiber-optic backbone networks
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Telecommunications and data center network planning involving hybrid infrastructures
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Managing storage area network (SAN) architecture with mixed technology stacks
Tips & Best Practices
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Be aware that SCSI bandwidth is in megabytes per second while OC768 is in gigabits per second—unit awareness is important
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Use this tool to get an approximate raw bandwidth comparison rather than precise real-world throughput values
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Consider protocol overhead and encoding differences separately since this tool provides ideal conversion rates
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Utilize the conversion when assessing capacity planning between legacy and modern network technologies
Limitations
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This conversion only reflects raw bandwidth comparison and does not include protocol or encoding overhead
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80) and OC768 use different measurement units which require careful interpretation
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Conversion assumes ideal conditions and may differ from actual throughput experienced in deployment
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does SCSI (LVD Ultra80) represent?
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It is a Low Voltage Differential variant of Ultra2 SCSI, providing up to 80 megabytes per second using a 16-bit bus with 40 MHz synchronous transfers.
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What is OC768 used for?
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OC768 is a high-capacity optical carrier rate used in fiber-optic backbone links, supporting data rates around 39.8 Gbit/s for telecom and national networks.
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Can I rely on this conversion for actual network throughput?
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No. This conversion reflects raw bandwidth comparison and does not account for overhead, encoding, or real-world performance variations.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
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A Low Voltage Differential variant of the Ultra2 SCSI interface delivering up to 80 MB/s on a 16-bit bus with enhanced cable length and noise immunity.
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OC768
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An optical carrier rate in the SONET hierarchy with a line speed of about 39.8 Gbit/s used for high-capacity fiber-optic backbone connections.
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Data Transfer Rate
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A measure of how much data is transmitted from one point to another within a given time frame, expressed here in megabytes per second or gigabits per second.