What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to transform values from Virtual Tributary 2 (signal), a telecom data transfer format used for carrying E1 payloads within SONET/SDH frames, into SCSI (Ultra-2) units, a parallel interface standard for storage peripherals.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) units you wish to convert
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Select Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) as the source unit and SCSI (Ultra-2) as the target unit
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Perform the conversion to obtain the equivalent SCSI (Ultra-2) value
Key Features
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Converts data transfer units from Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2) signals to SCSI (Ultra-2) interface metrics
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Simple browser-based interface suitable for telecom and IT professionals
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Includes practical examples to illustrate common conversions
Examples
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10 Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) equals 0.036 SCSI (Ultra-2)
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100 Virtual Tributary 2 (signal) equals 0.36 SCSI (Ultra-2)
Common Use Cases
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Transporting E1 circuits over SONET backbones
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Connecting enterprise disk arrays to servers in data centers
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Capacity planning for telecom and storage infrastructure integration
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that Virtual Tributary 2 units relate to telecom transport channels while SCSI (Ultra-2) units refer to storage interfaces
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Use this conversion to assist in comparing network transport rates with storage performance metrics
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Leverage this tool for planning and provisioning in environments combining telecom and IT storage systems
Limitations
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The conversion is conceptual since the units represent different types of data transfer applications
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Virtual Tributary 2 signals and SCSI (Ultra-2) interfaces serve distinct purposes that may not be directly interchangeable
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Results should be used for comparison rather than direct practical equivalence
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2) represent?
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Virtual Tributary 2 (VT2) is a SONET/SDH sub-rate signal format carrying a 2.048 Mbps payload, typically used to transport E1 channels within higher-rate SONET/SDH frames.
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What is SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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SCSI (Ultra-2) is a parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that uses Low Voltage Differential signaling to provide higher data transfer performance for storage peripherals.
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Why convert from Virtual Tributary 2 to SCSI (Ultra-2)?
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This conversion helps compare telecommunications E1 channel data rates with storage interface rates, useful for integrating network transport and storage infrastructure planning.
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 payload (E1 channel) multiplexed inside higher-rate SONET/SDH containers.
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SCSI (Ultra-2)
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A parallel Small Computer System Interface standard that uses Low Voltage Differential signaling to connect storage devices with higher performance and longer cable lengths.
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E1 channel
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A digital transmission format carrying data at 2.048 Mbps, commonly transported within Virtual Tributary 2 signals.