What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer rates from SCSI (Ultra-3), a parallel storage interface standard common in legacy enterprise systems, to STS48 (signal), a high-capacity synchronous optical networking signal used in telecommunications and data center networks.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in SCSI (Ultra-3) data transfer units you want to convert
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Select SCSI (Ultra-3) as the input unit and STS48 (signal) as the output unit
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Click 'Convert' to obtain the equivalent STS48 (signal) data rate
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Use the result to align storage subsystem rates with telecommunications transport capacities
Key Features
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Converts between data transfer units SCSI (Ultra-3) and STS48 (signal)
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Browser-based and easy to use
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Supports integration of legacy storage interfaces with modern optical transport signals
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Provides quick calculations for network engineering and IT storage management
Examples
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1 SCSI (Ultra-3) equals 0.5144 STS48 (signal)
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10 SCSI (Ultra-3) equals 5.1440 STS48 (signal)
Common Use Cases
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Connecting enterprise hard drives and RAID controllers in legacy servers
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Specifying or checking compatibility of parallel SCSI interfaces in storage arrays
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Transporting aggregated traffic over backbone fiber links with STS48 signals
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Grooming and mapping multiple lower-rate circuits in telecommunications networks
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit selections carefully before conversion for accurate rate translation
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Use this tool for planning integration of storage and optical transport systems
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Refer to system documentation when interpreting converted data transfer rates
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Be aware of physical layer and protocol differences when comparing units
Limitations
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Conversion treats SCSI throughput as comparable to SONET signal rates but may vary under operational conditions
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Differences between parallel storage protocols and optical transport layers are not accounted for
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Protocol overheads and physical layer effects are excluded from the conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does converting from SCSI (Ultra-3) to STS48 (signal) mean?
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It means translating a data transfer rate from a parallel storage interface standard used in legacy systems to a synchronous optical network signal used in telecommunications and data center networks.
Key Terminology
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SCSI (Ultra-3)
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A parallel storage interface standard specifying signaling and bus management for block-level data transfers between hosts and storage devices.
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STS48 (signal)
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A SONET synchronous transport signal equivalent to OC-48 with a rate of 2.48832 Gbit/s, used for high-capacity optical networking.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transferred from one device to another, measured here in units of SCSI (Ultra-3) or STS48 (signal).