What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform data transfer values from STM-64 (signal), a high-capacity SDH transport signal, into STS24 (signal), a SONET synchronous transport signal. It supports telecommunications applications, enabling seamless interconnection of SDH and SONET equipment.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in STM-64 (signal) units you want to convert
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Select STM-64 (signal) as the source unit and STS24 (signal) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the corresponding STS24 (signal) value
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Review the result to facilitate network equipment interconnection or aggregation planning
Key Features
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Converts STM-64 (signal) values to STS24 (signal) quickly
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Supports telecommunications data rate conversions within carrier and optical networks
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Uses established conversion rate of 1 STM-64 = 8 STS24 signals
Examples
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1 STM-64 (signal) equals 8 STS24 (signal)
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3 STM-64 (signal) converts to 24 STS24 (signal)
Common Use Cases
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Connecting SDH and SONET network equipment at approximately 10 Gbit/s capacity
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Aggregating many lower-rate circuits for transport in carrier backbone networks
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Managing long-haul fiber optic links and metro backhaul networks
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Facilitating transport of large Ethernet circuits or legacy leased-line services
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to plan interconnection of SDH and SONET optical transmission systems
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Remember that nominal rates differ slightly due to SONET overhead, affecting payload
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Consider network conditions and protocol overhead beyond nominal conversion rates
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Verify converted values within context of specific carrier or metro network requirements
Limitations
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Payload capacity may vary because STS24 (signal) carries SONET overhead reducing usable rate
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Conversion assumes ideal signal conditions and does not model impairments or protocol overhead in real deployments
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Nominal line rate differences mean exact throughput could differ from converted values
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 STM-64 (signal) equal in STS24 (signal)?
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One STM-64 (signal) corresponds to eight STS24 (signal) units based on the defined conversion rate.
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Why convert between STM-64 and STS24 signals?
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Conversion enables interconnection and aggregation of network equipment using SDH and SONET standards at compatible data rates.
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Are the payload capacities exactly the same after conversion?
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No, payload capacity may differ due to SONET overhead present in STS24 signals.
Key Terminology
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STM-64 (signal)
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A Synchronous Transport Module level-64 SDH signal with a line rate near 10 Gbit/s, functionally equivalent to SONET OC-192/STS-192.
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STS24 (signal)
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A SONET synchronous transport signal formed by multiplexing 24 STS-1 channels with a nominal line rate of approximately 1.244 Gbit/s.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Network, a standard for optical telecommunications transport.
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SDH
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Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, an international standard for digital transmission over optical fiber.