What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows you to convert data transfer rates from terabyte per second (SI definition), a modern high throughput unit, into IDE (UDMA mode 1), a legacy data transfer mode used in older PATA devices. It helps users compare advanced digital bandwidths to legacy interface speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in terabyte/second (SI def.) you wish to convert.
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Select the source unit as terabyte/second (SI def.) and the target unit as IDE (UDMA mode 1).
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in IDE (UDMA mode 1).
Key Features
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Converts from terabyte/second (SI def.) to IDE (UDMA mode 1) using a precise conversion rate.
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Suitable for benchmarking and diagnosing differences between modern and vintage data transfer rates.
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Browser-based and user-friendly with straightforward input and output fields.
Examples
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0.5 Terabyte/second equals 20000 IDE (UDMA mode 1).
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2 Terabyte/second equals 80000 IDE (UDMA mode 1).
Common Use Cases
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Benchmarking throughput limits of modern digital systems against legacy IDE interface speeds.
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Diagnosing BIOS or drive transfer settings on vintage PCs using PATA drives.
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Troubleshooting compatibility or performance issues related to old IDE device transfer modes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool primarily for conceptual comparisons between modern and legacy data transfer rates.
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Consider the theoretical nature of IDE (UDMA mode 1) maximum speeds when interpreting results.
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Remember that actual sustained throughput varies due to protocol overhead and hardware conditions.
Limitations
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IDE (UDMA mode 1) speed is a fixed theoretical maximum around 25 MB/s and does not improve with new technologies.
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Terabyte/second (SI def.) reflects extremely high modern data rates not achievable by vintage IDE interfaces.
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Conversion shows numerical equivalence only, not real-world performance or error correction factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one terabyte per second (SI def.) represent?
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It represents a data transfer rate equal to one terabyte, or 10^12 bytes, transferred each second, equivalent to 8 × 10^12 bits per second.
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What is IDE (UDMA mode 1)?
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It is an Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA (IDE) interfaces providing a theoretical maximum transfer rate of about 25 MB/s, used in older PATA devices.
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Why convert terabyte/second to IDE (UDMA mode 1)?
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This conversion helps compare modern high data transfer rates with the limits of legacy IDE interfaces for benchmarking and troubleshooting vintage hardware.
Key Terminology
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Terabyte/second (SI def.)
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A data transfer rate defined as one terabyte or 10^12 bytes moved each second, equivalent to 8 terabits per second.
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IDE (UDMA mode 1)
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A legacy Ultra DMA transfer mode for Parallel ATA that provides a maximum raw transfer rate of approximately 25 MB/s.
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Data transfer rate
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The speed at which data is moved from one place to another, measured in various units such as bytes per second or bits per second.