What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer rates from STM-64 (signal), a high-capacity synchronous fiber optic signal, into ISDN (dual channel), a telecommunication configuration using two bonded ISDN B channels. It helps compare and correlate vastly different data transfer standards in network engineering and telecommunication planning.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in STM-64 (signal) units you wish to convert
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Select ISDN (dual channel) as the desired output unit
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent data transfer rate
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Use the result to compare or plan telecommunications network capacities
Key Features
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Converts STM-64 (signal) data rates to ISDN (dual channel) equivalents
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Provides clear comparisons between high-capacity SDH signals and ISDN bonded channels
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Browser-based and easy to operate with simple input and output
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Supports telecommunications and network engineering use cases
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Displays conversion results based on the standardized factor of 1 STM-64 = 77,760 ISDN (dual channel)
Examples
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1 STM-64 (signal) equals 77,760 ISDN (dual channel)
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0.5 STM-64 (signal) converts to 38,880 ISDN (dual channel)
Common Use Cases
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Planning high-capacity carrier core or long-haul fiber links using STM-64 signals
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Comparing large-scale network data rates to smaller ISDN bonded channel capacities
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Integrating or interconnecting SDH and legacy ISDN systems in telecommunication infrastructure
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Assessing network design for remote LAN access or backup using ISDN dual channels
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Estimating data throughput when combining voice and data channels in ISDN
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter primarily for planning and capacity comparison tasks
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Understand that ISDN (dual channel) units reflect service-level rates, not exact SI data rates
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Keep in mind the large difference in scale when interpreting conversion results
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Apply conversions to assess compatibility and integration options in telecom networks
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Verify results with technical specifications when designing network hardware or services
Limitations
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ISDN (dual channel) is a service-level descriptor, not a precise SI unit
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Conversion provides approximate equivalence in bandwidth, not exact data throughput
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Large difference in magnitude limits direct substitution between units
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Mainly useful for engineering reference rather than practical channel replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 STM-64 signal represent in terms of ISDN (dual channel)?
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One STM-64 (signal) corresponds to 77,760 ISDN (dual channel) units, showing how many low-speed ISDN bonded channels equal the high-capacity STM-64 line rate.
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Is ISDN (dual channel) an exact SI unit?
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No, ISDN (dual channel) is a service-level data rate descriptor reflecting two bonded ISDN B channels and is not an exact international standard unit of data rate.
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Can this conversion be used to directly replace STM-64 with ISDN channels?
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No, due to the large scale difference, this conversion is mainly for comparative and planning purposes rather than direct practical substitution.
Key Terminology
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STM-64 (signal)
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A high-capacity synchronous signal in SDH networks with a line rate of approximately 10 Gbit/s, functionally equivalent to SONET OC-192.
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ISDN (dual channel)
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A telecommunication data transfer configuration combining two 64 kbit/s ISDN B channels to deliver about 128 kbit/s service-level throughput.
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Data transfer
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The measurement of the rate at which data is transmitted from one point to another in a network or system.