What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate data transfer rates from STS192 (signal), a high-speed electrical framing rate used in SONET networks, into SCSI (LVD Ultra80) units, an interface standard widely used in storage solutions. It helps compare telecommunications backbone throughput with storage interface bandwidth.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in STS192 (signal) units you want to convert
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Select STS192 (signal) as the source unit if not already set
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Choose SCSI (LVD Ultra80) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value
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Use the result to compare or plan data transfer capacities across technologies
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units between telecommunications and storage domains
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Supports conversions from STS192 (signal) to SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
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Provides clear conversion rates based on established standards
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Simple browser-based interface for quick calculations
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Ideal for planning and comparing network and storage data rates
Examples
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1 STS192 (signal) equals 15.552 SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
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2 STS192 (signal) equals 31.104 SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing high-speed carrier network rates with storage interface speeds
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Planning server and data center infrastructure involving telecom and storage integrations
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Aligning bandwidth requirements for metro and core telecommunications networks with enterprise storage systems
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Evaluating throughput compatibility between synchronous transport signals and SCSI interfaces
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Supporting legacy storage connectivity in environments with modern telecom backbones
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter for conceptual comparison and planning rather than precise throughput measurement
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Note that different signaling and protocol overhead may affect actual data rates
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Validate conversions against specific hardware capabilities when integrating systems
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Consider networking and storage needs holistically when using the conversions
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Keep in mind this tool covers peak bandwidth rather than real-world performance
Limitations
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Conversion reflects raw or peak bandwidth without protocol overhead
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Units represent different technology domains — network signals vs storage interface bandwidth
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Conversion is conceptual and intended for comparative or planning purposes only
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Does not account for differences in data transfer modes or signaling methods
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does STS192 (signal) represent?
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STS192 (signal) is an electrical framing rate in the SONET network family that corresponds to 9.95328 Gbit/s and serves as the counterpart of the OC-192 optical signal.
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What is SCSI (LVD Ultra80) used for?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80) is a storage interface variant providing up to 80 megabytes per second bandwidth over a 16-bit bus, commonly used in server disk arrays, RAID enclosures, and enterprise tape backup drives.
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Why convert between STS192 and SCSI units?
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Conversion helps to compare and align data throughput rates between high-speed carrier transport networks and storage interface bandwidths for integration and planning purposes.
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Is the conversion exact for all use cases?
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No, the conversion reflects peak raw bandwidth and does not consider protocol overhead or real-world throughput variations.
Key Terminology
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STS192 (signal)
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An electrical framing rate in the SONET family representing 192 times STS-1 at 9.95328 Gbit/s, counterpart to OC-192 optical signal.
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SCSI (LVD Ultra80)
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A Low Voltage Differential SCSI interface variant providing up to 80 MB/s bandwidth over a 16-bit bus with 40 MHz synchronous transfers.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit of data transfer rate to another; here, 1 STS192 equals 15.552 SCSI (LVD Ultra80).