What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate between STS3c (signal), a high-bandwidth telecom data transport signal, and SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide), a parallel storage interface format, enabling users to understand and compare their throughput rates.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in STS3c (signal) units you want to convert.
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Select STS3c (signal) as the input unit and SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent value in SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) units.
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Refer to provided examples to verify your conversion results.
Key Features
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Supports conversion between STS3c (signal) and SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) units.
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Provides a clear conversion factor to translate telecom data rates to legacy storage interface speeds.
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Includes use case guidance for telecom and legacy storage system integrations.
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Offers examples demonstrating the conversion process for practical understanding.
Examples
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2 STS3c (signal) converts to 0.972 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide).
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0.5 STS3c (signal) converts to 0.243 SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide).
Common Use Cases
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Provisioning telecom backbones or leased-line circuits with STS3c payloads.
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Assessing system compatibility between SONET network rates and legacy SCSI storage throughput.
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Connecting legacy storage controllers and RAID setups using parallel SCSI interfaces.
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Managing high-throughput backups with tape libraries relying on Fast Ultra Wide SCSI.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm units used in your network or storage equipment before conversion.
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Use the conversion factor only as an approximate guide since the technologies differ fundamentally.
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Apply conversions to evaluate equipment compatibility or performance estimations.
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Reference examples to ensure correct conversion process application.
Limitations
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Conversion approximates throughput equivalence between telecom transport and storage interfaces.
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Does not factor in protocol overhead or bus efficiency variations.
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Not suitable for precise performance predictions of specific implementations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does STS3c (signal) represent?
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STS3c (signal) is a SONET electrical transport signal consisting of three concatenated STS-1 channels, providing a data rate of 155.52 Mbit/s used in telecom backbone circuits.
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What is SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide)?
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) is a parallel Small Computer System Interface mode with a broader data bus and faster signaling, used for connecting storage devices in legacy enterprise systems.
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Why convert between these two units?
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Conversion helps compare telecom network data rates and legacy storage interface speeds, useful for system integration and performance assessment.
Key Terminology
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STS3c (signal)
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A concatenated SONET transport signal composed of three STS-1 channels combined as a single high-bandwidth data stream operating at 155.52 Mbit/s.
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SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide)
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A legacy parallel Small Computer System Interface mode with a wider data bus and faster signaling used for attaching storage devices and controllers.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor expressing how many SCSI (Fast Ultra Wide) units equate to one STS3c (signal) unit, specifically 1 STS3c equals 0.486 SCSI.