What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform data transfer measurements from STS3c (signal), a telecom backbone transport signal, into SCSI (LVD Ultra160), a legacy storage interface bandwidth metric. It aids in comparing and assessing data throughput across different technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in STS3c (signal) units that you want to convert
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Select STS3c (signal) as the source unit and SCSI (LVD Ultra160) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Use the result to inform network or storage system evaluations
Key Features
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Supports conversion between STS3c (signal) and SCSI (LVD Ultra160) units
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Provides a direct conversion factor for easy calculations
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Browser-based tool accessible without installation
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Ideal for telecommunications and legacy storage performance analysis
Examples
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Convert 1 STS3c (signal): 1 × 0.1215 = 0.1215 SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Convert 10 STS3c (signal): 10 × 0.1215 = 1.215 SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
Common Use Cases
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Provisioning telecom backbone circuits with a 155.52 Mbps rate using STS3c (signal)
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Specifying maximum data-transfer rates for internal disk arrays using SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Comparing throughput of legacy storage devices and tape drives using parallel SCSI
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Assessing bandwidth in data centers handling SONET and SCSI interfaces
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Planning compatibility and migration between telecom and storage systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Always check unit definitions and use cases to ensure appropriate conversion context
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Use the tool for theoretical maximum throughput comparisons, not exact system performance
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Combine conversion results with knowledge of network latency and protocol overhead
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Apply conversions as part of broader system compatibility or performance assessments
Limitations
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Conversion shows theoretical maximum throughput and excludes protocol or network overhead
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Units represent different signaling technologies and data-link layers, limiting direct performance equivalence
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Does not account for physical interface constraints or latency factors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does STS3c (signal) represent?
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STS3c (signal) is a SONET electrical transport signal that concatenates three STS-1 channels to carry a single high-bandwidth payload at approximately 155.52 Mbit/s.
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What is SCSI (LVD Ultra160) used for?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) defines the maximum sustained data-transfer bandwidth for parallel SCSI storage devices, reaching up to 160 megabytes per second.
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Can I use this conversion to measure actual system performance?
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No, this conversion reflects theoretical maximum throughput and does not consider factors like protocol overhead, network latency, or physical limitations.
Key Terminology
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STS3c (signal)
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A SONET concatenated electrical transport signal with a data rate of 155.52 Mbit/s, combining three STS-1 channels into one continuous payload.
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signaling, supporting up to 160 MB/s data transfer between host and storage.
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Concatenated Payload
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A combined data payload formed by linking multiple independent channels into a single continuous stream without byte interleaving.