What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer bandwidth values from SCSI (LVD Ultra80), a legacy storage interface, into STS12 (signal), a standardized synchronous optical network transport rate.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (LVD Ultra80) units that you want to convert
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra80) as the source unit and STS12 (signal) as the target unit
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Execute the conversion to get the equivalent data rate in STS12 (signal)
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Use the result for planning or managing data flow between storage and network layers
Key Features
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Converts raw data rates between SCSI (LVD Ultra80) and STS12 (signal) units
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Facilitates integration of legacy storage systems with SONET optical infrastructures
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Provides conversion suitable for enterprise IT, data centers, and telecom networks
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Browser-based and easy to operate unit-pair tool
Examples
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1 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) equals approximately 1.0288 STS12 (signal)
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10 SCSI (LVD Ultra80) equals approximately 10.2881 STS12 (signal)
Common Use Cases
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Converting storage interface bandwidths for integration with carrier-grade optical networks
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Planning data transfers in enterprise IT environments combining legacy and modern technologies
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Managing data flow between server storage and SONET-based telecommunications infrastructures
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter when dealing with legacy SCSI storage linked to SONET optical networks
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Consider conversion as a guideline since protocol overheads are not included
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Validate hardware compatibility for translating between storage buses and transport signals
Limitations
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Conversion reflects raw data rates without accounting for protocol overhead differences
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Actual throughput may differ due to SONET framing, error correction, and multiplexing
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Requires hardware support for effective translation between SCSI and SONET interfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does this conversion represent?
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It translates the data transfer bandwidth from legacy SCSI storage interfaces into STS12 (signal) rates used in SONET optical networks.
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Is this conversion exact for real-world data transfer?
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No, it reflects raw transfer rates and does not account for protocol overhead or network management overheads.
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Where is this conversion typically applied?
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In enterprise IT, data centers, and network infrastructures combining legacy SCSI storage with modern SONET communication systems.
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 bandwidth on a 16-bit wide bus using 40 MHz synchronous transfers, used in legacy server and storage devices.
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STS12 (signal)
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A SONET synchronous transport signal level 12 with a line rate of 622.08 Mbit/s, used in optical networks to carry multiplexed payloads and management overhead.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Networking, a standardized digital communication protocol used to transmit multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.