What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform data transfer values from STS1 (signal), the fundamental SONET unit, into STS3c (signal), a concatenated higher-bandwidth SONET transport signal. It is designed to assist telecom professionals in converting and aggregating optical network signals accurately.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in STS1 (signal) you wish to convert
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Select STS1 (signal) as the source unit and STS3c (signal) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent STS3c (signal) value
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Review the results considering applicable use cases and network requirements
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units from STS1 (signal) to STS3c (signal)
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Based on official SONET signal definitions and rates
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Supports practical telecom network use cases
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Includes examples for easier understanding
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Examples
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3 STS1 (signal) equals 1 STS3c (signal)
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6 STS1 (signal) equals 2 STS3c (signal)
Common Use Cases
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Aggregating multiple STS1 channels into a single STS3c channel for higher bandwidth
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Provisioning telecom leased lines with OC-3c/STS-3c capacity
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Transporting Ethernet or Packet-over-SONET as one high bandwidth virtual circuit
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Interconnecting metro or backbone SONET equipment for traffic aggregation
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Multiplexing lower-rate circuits like DS1/DS3 within a SONET network
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure equipment supports concatenated payloads for STS3c signals
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Convert in multiples of three STS1 signals for proper STS3c aggregation
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Use this conversion mainly within SONET-compliant telecom networks
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Consider overhead and framing differences affecting payload usability
Limitations
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STS3c signals require compatible hardware that supports concatenated payloads
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Conversion works best with exact multiples of three STS1 inputs
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Overhead and framing may slightly impact the effective payload
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Applicable only for SONET network environments
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the data rate of STS1 (signal)?
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STS1 (signal) carries a line rate of 51.84 megabits per second including SONET overhead.
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How many STS1 signals compose one STS3c signal?
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One STS3c signal is formed by concatenating three STS1 channels.
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Why convert from STS1 to STS3c?
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Converting allows aggregation of multiple STS1 channels into a higher bandwidth STS3c channel for efficient transport of large data rates.
Key Terminology
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STS1 (signal)
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Basic SONET electrical unit carrying 51.84 Mbps, framed every 125 microseconds, equivalent to OC-1 optical carrier.
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STS3c (signal)
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SONET signal formed by concatenating three STS1 channels, providing a gross data rate of 155.52 Mbps without byte-interleaving.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Networking standard for optical telecommunications transport.