What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms data transfer values measured in SCSI (Ultra-2), a parallel interface standard for block storage peripherals, into STS1 (signal), the fundamental SONET electrical signal unit used in optical networking.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the numerical value representing data rate in SCSI (Ultra-2) units
-
Select SCSI (Ultra-2) as the source unit and STS1 (signal) as the target unit
-
Click the convert button to receive the equivalence in STS1 (signal)
Key Features
-
Converts data rates from SCSI (Ultra-2) to STS1 (signal) seamlessly
-
Browser-based and easy to use with no installations required
-
Supports quick translation for data center and telecom applications
-
Provides instant results based on defined unit equivalences
Examples
-
1 SCSI (Ultra-2) equals approximately 12.3456790123 STS1 (signal)
-
5 SCSI (Ultra-2) converts to around 61.7283950615 STS1 (signal)
Common Use Cases
-
Connecting enterprise disk arrays and RAID controllers to servers for block storage environments
-
Attaching tape backup drives and removable-media libraries in data center setups
-
Integrating legacy high-performance workstations with parallel SCSI peripherals
-
Establishing optical backbone or point-to-point links using OC-1/STS-1 signals in telecom networks
-
Multiplexing lower-rate circuits within SONET-based carrier networks
Tips & Best Practices
-
Confirm unit types before conversion to ensure compatibility
-
Use the converter for nominal data transfer rate comparisons between storage and network environments
-
Consider the different protocols and network conditions affecting actual throughput
-
Apply conversion in contexts where parallel SCSI and SONET infrastructures intersect
Limitations
-
Conversion shows equivalence in nominal data rates without accounting for protocol overhead
-
Does not reflect real-world throughput changes from network conditions or hardware efficiency
-
SCSI (Ultra-2) and STS1 (signal) operate in different technologies requiring contextual understanding for accurate use
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does SCSI (Ultra-2) represent?
-
SCSI (Ultra-2) is a parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that uses Low Voltage Differential signaling to improve data transfer performance and cable length for storage peripherals.
-
What is STS1 (signal) used for?
-
STS1 (signal) is the basic SONET electrical unit with a line rate of 51.84 Mbps, used for synchronous optical networking and carrying OC-1 optical carrier signals.
-
Why convert SCSI (Ultra-2) to STS1 (signal)?
-
Conversion helps translate data transfer rates from parallel storage interfaces to synchronous optical network signals, enabling integration and performance comparison in telecom and data center environments.
Key Terminology
-
SCSI (Ultra-2)
-
A parallel Small Computer System Interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling for higher performance and longer cables in storage peripherals.
-
STS1 (signal)
-
The basic Synchronous Transport Signal level 1 unit in SONET, carrying a rate of 51.84 Mbps and framing synchronous optical network data.
-
SONET
-
Synchronous Optical Networking, a standardized digital communication protocol used to transmit multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.