What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform data transfer rates from SCSI (Ultra-2), a parallel Small Computer System Interface standard, into OC12, a high-capacity optical carrier rate used in telecommunications. It helps align storage interface speeds with fiber-optic network capacities.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (Ultra-2) units you want to convert
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Select SCSI (Ultra-2) as the 'From' unit and OC12 as the 'To' unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent data transfer rate in OC12
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Review the result and apply it to your storage or network needs
Key Features
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Convert data transfer rates between SCSI (Ultra-2) and OC12 easily
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Browser-based, no installation needed
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Supports conversion for data center and telecommunications applications
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Displays results based on nominal data rates
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Provides usage examples for quick understanding
Examples
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5 SCSI (Ultra-2) converts to approximately 5.144 OC12
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10 SCSI (Ultra-2) converts to approximately 10.288 OC12
Common Use Cases
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Connecting enterprise disk arrays or RAID controllers to servers for block storage
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Interfacing tape backup drives and removable-media libraries in data centers
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Linking high-performance workstations with parallel SCSI peripherals
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Aggregating multiple low-rate circuits onto high-capacity fiber-optic transport links
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Facilitating data transmission over regional or backbone WAN fiber connections
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter to match storage interface speeds with optical transport rates
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Ensure awareness that conversion is based on nominal data rates without protocol overhead
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Verify physical compatibility separately since SCSI (Ultra-2) is parallel electrical and OC12 is optical
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Apply conversions primarily for planning and integration in data center and telecommunications environments
Limitations
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Conversion shows nominal rates and excludes protocol overhead or encoding effects
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Does not guarantee physical layer compatibility between SCSI (Ultra-2) and OC12 interfaces
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Real-world throughput may differ due to various network or device factors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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SCSI (Ultra-2) is a parallel Small Computer System Interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling to provide enhanced data transfer performance for block storage and peripheral devices.
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What does OC12 stand for?
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OC12 is a SONET optical carrier rate that carries 12 STS-1 channels for a nominal data rate of 622.08 megabits per second, used in high-capacity fiber-optic telecommunications networks.
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Can I directly connect SCSI (Ultra-2) hardware to an OC12 line?
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No, since SCSI (Ultra-2) and OC12 use different interface types (parallel electrical vs. optical), this conversion does not imply physical compatibility.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Ultra-2)
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A parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that uses Low Voltage Differential signaling to improve data transfer performance and cable length compared to earlier versions.
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OC12
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A Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) rate carrying 12 STS-1 channels with a nominal data transfer rate of 622.08 Mbps, used in high-capacity fiber-optic transport.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted from one device to another, measured in units such as SCSI (Ultra-2) or OC12 in this context.