What Is This Tool?
This converter translates data transfer rates from the SCSI (Ultra-2) standard, a parallel block-storage interface, to STS48 (signal), an optical synchronous transport rate used in telecommunications networks. It helps users map speeds between legacy SCSI peripherals and high-bandwidth SONET optical links.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric value in SCSI (Ultra-2) units
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Select SCSI (Ultra-2) as the input unit
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Choose STS48 (signal) as the output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent rate in STS48 (signal)
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Review the conversion results for data integration purposes
Key Features
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Converts transfer rates from SCSI (Ultra-2) to STS48 (signal)
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Supports data center, enterprise IT, and telecom use cases
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Browser-based and easy-to-use interface
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Displays results using established conversion rate
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Facilitates integration of legacy storage with optical networks
Examples
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1 SCSI (Ultra-2) equals 0.2572016461 STS48 (signal)
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4 SCSI (Ultra-2) equals 1.0288065844 STS48 (signal)
Common Use Cases
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Integrating enterprise disk arrays with optical transport networks
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Mapping legacy high-performance storage speeds onto modern SONET channels
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Supporting data center equipment interconnects involving parallel SCSI and optical signals
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Enabling telecommunications carriers to aggregate traffic over fiber backbones
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Grooming multiple lower-rate circuits across optical trunks in metro and long-haul links
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion as a comparative data rate guide, not a hardware compatibility measure
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Understand the distinct technology domains involved when planning integrations
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Apply conversions in environments combining legacy storage with current optical infrastructures
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Consider protocol and overhead differences despite comparable transfer rates
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Validate conversions within actual network or system design constraints
Limitations
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Conversion is theoretical and abstracts differences between parallel electrical and optical signals
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Does not account for protocol overhead or device-specific characteristics
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Represents transfer rate capacity, not direct interoperability or plug-and-play replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does converting SCSI (Ultra-2) to STS48 (signal) mean?
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It means translating block-storage interface speeds from a parallel electrical signaling standard to an optical synchronous transport rate for data rate comparison and network integration.
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Can this tool be used for direct hardware compatibility?
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No, this conversion reflects transfer rate equivalences and does not imply direct hardware or protocol compatibility.
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Where is this conversion typically applied?
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It is commonly used in data centers, telecommunications networks, and enterprise IT to connect legacy storage with high-capacity optical networks.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Ultra-2)
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A parallel SCSI standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling to connect block-storage devices with better performance and longer cables.
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STS48 (signal)
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A SONET synchronous transport signal providing roughly 2.48832 Gbit/s for high-capacity telecommunications optical transmission.
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Conversion Rate
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The numeric factor translating data rates from one unit (SCSI Ultra-2) to another (STS48 signal) for comparative purposes.