What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer rates from Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2) signals, a sub-rate SONET/SDH format for carrying 2.048 Mbps payloads, to SCSI (LVD Ultra160), a storage interface bandwidth measured in megabytes per second. It helps translate telecommunications payload data rates into legacy storage interface bandwidth metrics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) units you want to convert
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Select SCSI (LVD Ultra160) as the target unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent data transfer rate
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Use the results for planning or comparison purposes
Key Features
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Converts VT2 signal rates to SCSI (LVD Ultra160) bandwidth units
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Supports data transfer unit comparison across telecom and storage domains
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Includes practical examples for quick reference
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Examples
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1 Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) equals 0.0018 SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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10 Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) equals 0.018 SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
Common Use Cases
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Comparing telecom E1 payload data rates with legacy storage bus bandwidths
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Planning system integration involving telecom and storage data rates
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Benchmarking mixed hardware environments for data transfer performance
Tips & Best Practices
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Interpret the conversion as a relative throughput comparison, not exact capacity equivalence
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Consider differences in units: Mbps for VT2 and MB/s for SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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Use the converter for telecom-to-storage data rate translation in network engineering or system planning
Limitations
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Conversion assumes ideal data rates and does not account for protocol overhead or inefficiencies
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Units measure different aspects: VT2 in Mbps payload bit rate versus SCSI in megabytes per second channel bandwidth
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Results indicate comparative throughput, not direct physical capacity equivalence
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2) represent?
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Virtual Tributary 2 is a SONET/SDH sub-rate signal format carrying a 2.048 Mbps payload, commonly used to transport E1 channels within higher-rate SONET/SDH frames.
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What is SCSI (LVD Ultra160)?
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160) is a parallel SCSI interface standard that uses Low Voltage Differential signalling to provide up to 160 MB/s bandwidth for data transfers between host adapters and storage devices.
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Why convert VT2 signals to SCSI (LVD Ultra160)?
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Converting VT2 to SCSI (LVD Ultra160) helps compare telecommunications data rates with legacy storage interface bandwidths, aiding in system planning and performance assessment.
Key Terminology
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Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2)
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A SONET/SDH sub-rate signal format carrying a 2.048 Mbps E1 payload inside a higher-rate frame for telecom multiplexing.
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SCSI (LVD Ultra160)
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A parallel SCSI interface standard using Low Voltage Differential signalling that delivers up to 160 MB/s sustained data transfer bandwidth.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit of Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) into its equivalent in SCSI (LVD Ultra160), which is 0.0018.