What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate data transfer rates measured in terabytes per second (TB/s), which represent extremely high-speed data throughput, into equivalent values expressed in SCSI (Ultra-3) units, a legacy parallel interface standard used for storage devices and subsystems. It is useful for comparing modern and older data transfer technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the value in terabyte/second (TB/s) you wish to convert
-
Select or confirm the target unit as SCSI (Ultra-3)
-
Click the convert button to view the equivalent data transfer rate
-
Use the results for analysis, comparison, or specification of storage interface capabilities
Key Features
-
Converts high-bandwidth terabyte per second values to SCSI (Ultra-3) units accurately
-
Supports data transfer rate conversions relevant for enterprise storage and HPC contexts
-
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
-
Provides examples for common conversion scenarios
Examples
-
Convert 2 TB/s: 2 × 6871.9476736 = 13743.8953472 SCSI (Ultra-3)
-
Convert 0.5 TB/s: 0.5 × 6871.9476736 = 3435.9738368 SCSI (Ultra-3)
Common Use Cases
-
Determining the equivalent throughput of legacy SCSI interfaces when working with modern storage rates
-
Benchmarking or specifying storage subsystems involving both high-speed NVMe arrays and older SCSI-based devices
-
Integrating high-performance computing interconnects with existing data center backup systems using SCSI tape drives
Tips & Best Practices
-
Always verify if the practical throughput is limited by the physical SCSI (Ultra-3) interface despite theoretical conversions
-
Consider differences in protocol overhead between modern terabyte/second transfers and SCSI interfaces when assessing performance
-
Use this tool to estimate compatibility and plan for integration between new and legacy storage technologies
Limitations
-
SCSI (Ultra-3) has a fixed maximum bandwidth which may limit actual data throughput despite conversion calculations
-
Numerical conversions represent theoretical equivalents and may not reflect real-world transfer rates due to protocol differences
-
This tool does not address lower-level protocol or hardware constraints that affect performance beyond raw throughput
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What does 1 TB/s represent in data transfer?
-
One terabyte per second (TB/s) is a unit representing the transfer of one trillion bytes of data each second, used for measuring very high-bandwidth connections.
-
What is SCSI (Ultra-3) used for?
-
SCSI (Ultra-3) is a parallel storage interface standard used primarily in legacy enterprise storage systems, connecting hard drives, RAID controllers, and tape drives.
-
Why convert between TB/s and SCSI (Ultra-3)?
-
Converting helps compare and specify data transfer capabilities between modern very high-speed interfaces and older SCSI generations when integrating or evaluating storage subsystems.
Key Terminology
-
Terabyte per second (TB/s)
-
A unit of data transfer rate representing one trillion bytes transferred each second, indicating very high bandwidth in storage and network systems.
-
SCSI (Ultra-3)
-
A revision of the Small Computer System Interface parallel storage standard that governs data transfers between hosts and storage devices in legacy systems.
-
Data transfer rate
-
The amount of digital data moved from one place to another within a given time, often measured in bytes per second or related units.