What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows you to translate data transfer measurements from STS12 (signal), commonly used in SONET optical networks, into equivalent values in SCSI (LVD Ultra160), a storage interface bandwidth measurement standard.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in STS12 (signal) units.
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Select the source unit as STS12 (signal) and the target unit as SCSI (LVD Ultra160).
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent data transfer rate in SCSI (LVD Ultra160).
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Use the conversion rate 1 STS12 (signal) = 0.486 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) as reference.
Key Features
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Simple conversion between STS12 (signal) and SCSI (LVD Ultra160) units.
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Reflects conversion based on a specified rate of 1 STS12 (signal) = 0.486 SCSI (LVD Ultra160).
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Supports comparison of network transport rates with storage interface bandwidths.
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Useful for telecommunications and legacy data storage system interoperability.
Examples
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2 STS12 (signal) converts to 0.972 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) (2 × 0.486).
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5 STS12 (signal) converts to 2.43 SCSI (LVD Ultra160) (5 × 0.486).
Common Use Cases
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Carriers or ISPs aggregating regional fiber traffic over OC-12/STS-12 links.
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Transporting framed payloads such as ATM, POS, or Ethernet over SONET networks.
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Specifying maximum throughput for internal disk arrays and RAID controllers using legacy SCSI.
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Comparing data transfer rates between network transport and storage interface bandwidths during system integration.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit types and ensure correct usage of network versus storage bandwidth units.
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Remember the conversion is approximate and contextual due to different measurement technologies.
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Use this tool in telecommunication and legacy storage environment assessments for performance comparison.
Limitations
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Conversion compares different technologies with distinct unit bases (bits vs bytes per second).
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Results are approximate and intended for contextual use rather than exact physical equivalence.
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Newer technologies may reduce the relevance of this conversion in modern systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does STS12 (signal) represent?
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STS12 (signal) is a SONET synchronous transport signal operating at 622.08 Mbit/s used in optical networks to carry multiplexed digital payloads with overhead for network management.
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What is SCSI (LVD Ultra160)?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) is a parallel SCSI interface standard employing Low Voltage Differential signaling to support up to 160 MB/s sustained data throughput between a host and storage devices.
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Why is this conversion approximate?
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The conversion compares network signal rates in bits per second to storage interface throughput in bytes per second, making it contextual and not a direct physical equivalence.
Key Terminology
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STS12 (Synchronous Transport Signal level 12)
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A SONET transport signal with a line rate of 622.08 Mbit/s used in synchronous optical networks.
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SONET
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Synchronous Optical Network standard for multiplexing and transporting multiple digital signals over fiber optics.
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling to achieve up to 160 MB/s data transfer rates.