What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables the translation of data transfer rates between the SCSI (Ultra-3) storage interface and the STS3c (signal) telecommunications transport signal. It supports engineers and IT professionals working across storage subsystems, data center backup infrastructure, and telecom network environments.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the value in SCSI (Ultra-3) units you wish to convert
-
Select SCSI (Ultra-3) as the source unit and STS3c (signal) as the target unit
-
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in STS3c (signal)
-
Use the result for storage and network planning or benchmarking tasks
Key Features
-
Converts data transfer rates from SCSI (Ultra-3) to STS3c (signal)
-
Supports legacy storage and telecom signal standards
-
Browser-based and easy to use
-
Provides quick benchmarking and troubleshooting support
-
Includes clear conversion examples
Examples
-
1 SCSI (Ultra-3) equals approximately 8.2304526749 STS3c (signal)
-
2 SCSI (Ultra-3) equal about 16.4609053498 STS3c (signal)
Common Use Cases
-
Connecting enterprise hard drives and RAID controllers in legacy servers
-
Configuring tape drives and automated backup libraries in data centers
-
Provisioning 155.52 Mbps backbone or leased-line circuits in telecom networks
-
Interconnecting metro and backbone SONET equipment for aggregated traffic
-
Benchmarking and troubleshooting interoperability between storage interfaces and network transport layers
Tips & Best Practices
-
Verify that you are converting within the correct legacy interface standards
-
Use conversions for maintenance or migration planning in data centers
-
Cross-check results when integrating storage systems with telecom transport layers
Limitations
-
Conversion applies only to specific legacy interface and signal standards
-
Newer or different standards may require updated conversion factors
-
SCSI (Ultra-3) is largely outdated and mostly relevant for legacy system support
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does SCSI (Ultra-3) refer to?
-
SCSI (Ultra-3) is a generation of the Small Computer System Interface standard for parallel storage interfaces, used in legacy storage devices and systems.
-
What is STS3c (signal)?
-
STS3c (signal) is a SONET electrical transport signal representing three concatenated STS-1 channels with a data rate of 155.52 Mbit/s, used in telecommunications networks.
-
Why convert between SCSI (Ultra-3) and STS3c (signal)?
-
Conversion helps translate between storage interface data rates and telecom transport signals, facilitating benchmarking, troubleshooting, and planning across integrated network and storage systems.
Key Terminology
-
SCSI (Ultra-3)
-
A parallel storage interface standard specifying signaling and management for data transfers between hosts and storage devices.
-
STS3c (signal)
-
A SONET transport signal consisting of three concatenated STS-1 channels to form a high-bandwidth electrical payload.
-
SONET
-
Synchronous Optical Networking, a standardized protocol for transferring multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.