What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to transform values from SCSI (Ultra-3), a parallel storage interface data rate, to OC3, an optical transmission rate used in synchronous optical networks. It is designed to help users relate legacy storage transfer speeds to optical carrier bandwidths common in telecommunications and network backbones.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value you want to convert from SCSI (Ultra-3)
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Select SCSI (Ultra-3) as the input unit and OC3 as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent OC3 value
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Use the results to compare or integrate different data transfer rates
Key Features
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Supports conversion between SCSI (Ultra-3) and OC3 data transfer units
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Clear definitions for both SCSI (Ultra-3) and OC3 interfaces
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Useful for legacy storage and network infrastructure comparisons
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Provides example conversions for better understanding
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Browser-based and easy to use
Examples
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2 SCSI (Ultra-3) equals 16.4609053498 OC3
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0.5 SCSI (Ultra-3) equals 4.11522633745 OC3
Common Use Cases
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Comparing legacy parallel storage rates with optical network speeds
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Designing or diagnosing storage and network subsystems
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Integrating storage interface throughput with optical carrier capacities
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Supporting enterprise legacy SCSI storage while upgrading to OC3 optical links
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the different contexts of SCSI (Ultra-3) and OC3
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Use this conversion as a bandwidth equivalency guide rather than a direct protocol match
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Consider that protocol overhead and framing differ between these standards
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Keep legacy system limitations in mind when upgrading infrastructure
Limitations
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SCSI (Ultra-3) and OC3 serve different application environments and protocols
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Conversion only reflects bandwidth equivalence without protocol or latency considerations
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Legacy SCSI interfaces are mostly replaced by newer technology, limiting the conversion’s practical use
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SCSI (Ultra-3)?
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SCSI (Ultra-3) is a version of the Small Computer System Interface standard used for parallel storage device data transfers, mainly in legacy and enterprise storage systems.
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What does OC3 represent?
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OC3 is an optical carrier level used in synchronous optical networking with a data rate of 155.52 Mbps, commonly utilized in telecom and network backbone links.
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Why convert between SCSI (Ultra-3) and OC3?
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Conversion helps compare or integrate legacy storage data rates with optical transport rates in network and telecommunications environments.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Ultra-3)
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A parallel storage interface standard for block-level data transfers between hosts and storage devices, representing a specific revision within the SCSI family.
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OC3
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An optical carrier transmission rate of 155.52 Mbps used in synchronous optical networking for long-distance and backbone data transport.
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Bandwidth equivalency
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A comparative measure of data transfer rates that relates different interface speeds without implying protocol or framing compatibility.