What does STS3c (signal) represent?

STS3c (signal) is a SONET electrical transport signal representing a single concatenated payload of three STS-1 channels with a 155.52 Mbps data rate.

Does this conversion include network overhead?

No, the conversion rate reflects only payload capacity and does not account for network overhead or framing specifics.

Convert STS3c (signal) to Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) Online

Q: Why convert STS3c (signal) to Virtual Tributary 2 (signal)?

Converting STS3c to VT2 helps break down high-bandwidth SONET channels into multiple lower-rate 2.048 Mbps VT2 signals for flexible multiplexing and transport of PDH circuits.

Easily convert STS3c (signal) units to Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) units using our online tool. Ideal for telecom professionals handling SONET transport and PDH multiplexing.

STS3c (signal)

Virtual Tributary 2 (signal)

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STS3c (signal) to Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) Conversion Table

STS3c (signal)	Virtual Tributary 2 (signal)

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Start Value

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End Value

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Interval

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STS3c (signal) to Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) Conversion Table
STS3c (signal)	Virtual Tributary 2 (signal)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms values from STS3c (signal), a high-bandwidth SONET electrical transport signal, into Virtual Tributary 2 (signal), a lower-rate SONET/SDH subrate signal used to carry 2.048 Mbps payloads within higher-rate containers.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the quantity of STS3c (signal) you want to convert.
Select the source unit as STS3c (signal) and the target unit as Virtual Tributary 2 (signal).
Click the convert button to see the equivalent Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) value.
Use the output to plan or provision telecom network circuits.

Key Features

Converts STS3c (signal) units into Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) units accurately.
Supports telecom industry use cases including SONET backbone provisioning and PDH multiplexing.
Easy-to-use interface with quick input and output for data transfer units.
Browser-based and accessible without installations or plugins.

Examples

2 STS3c (signal) equals 135 Virtual Tributary 2 (signal), calculated as 2 × 67.5.
0.5 STS3c (signal) equals 33.75 Virtual Tributary 2 (signal), calculated as 0.5 × 67.5.

Common Use Cases

Provisioning a 155.52 Mbps backbone or leased-line circuit in SONET telecom networks.
Transporting Ethernet or Packet-over-SONET as a single high-bandwidth connection.
Breaking down high-rate SONET channels into multiple lower-rate VT2 signals for digital cross-connects.
Integrating and grooming E1/PDH circuits within SONET multiplexing systems.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the input values represent synchronous transport signals compatible with SONET/SDH standards.
Be aware that fractional VT2 outputs may need rounding or special handling in hardware equipment.
Use conversion results as a planning guide, accounting for overheads separately.
Confirm network architecture supports SONET/SDH protocols when applying this conversion.

Limitations

The conversion applies only to synchronous SONET/SDH transport signal formats.
It does not account for network overhead or framing protocol details.
Fractional Virtual Tributary 2 signals may require special handling or rounding in practical usage.
This conversion is not intended for non-SONET/SDH network systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does STS3c (signal) represent?: STS3c (signal) is a SONET electrical transport signal representing a single concatenated payload of three STS-1 channels with a 155.52 Mbps data rate.
Why convert STS3c (signal) to Virtual Tributary 2 (signal)?: Converting STS3c to VT2 helps break down high-bandwidth SONET channels into multiple lower-rate 2.048 Mbps VT2 signals for flexible multiplexing and transport of PDH circuits.
Does this conversion include network overhead?: No, the conversion rate reflects only payload capacity and does not account for network overhead or framing specifics.

Key Terminology

STS3c (signal): A SONET concatenated electrical transport signal with 155.52 Mbps throughput formed by combining three STS-1 channels.
Virtual Tributary 2 (signal): A SONET/SDH sub-rate signal carrying a 2.048 Mbps payload, used to multiplex PDH circuits like E1 into higher-rate SONET frames.
SONET: Synchronous Optical Networking, a standardized digital communication protocol used to transmit multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the data rate of an STS3c (signal)?

2.048 Mbps

155.52 Mbps

67.5 Mbps

What payload does Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) carry?

An OC-3c optical channel

A 2.048 Mbps E1 channel

A 155.52 Mbps backbone circuit

How many Virtual Tributary 2 signals equal one STS3c signal?

67.5

155.52

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