What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms values from Virtual Tributary 6 (payload), a SONET/SDH virtual tributary container for low-rate payloads, into OC48, a high-capacity optical transmission rate. It supports network design and traffic grooming in synchronous optical networks.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount of Virtual Tributary 6 (payload) units you want to convert.
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Select OC48 as the target unit for conversion.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in OC48 units.
Key Features
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Converts between Virtual Tributary 6 (payload) and OC48 units accurately.
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Browser-based and easy to use for network engineers and service providers.
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Supports conversions relevant to SONET/SDH synchronous optical networking.
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Helps visualize aggregation from low-rate PDH payloads to high-capacity OC48 frames.
Examples
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10 Virtual Tributary 6 (payload) equals 0.024112654 OC48.
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100 Virtual Tributary 6 (payload) equals 0.24112654 OC48.
Common Use Cases
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Mapping legacy PDH circuits such as DS1/E1 over SONET rings.
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Aggregating multiple low-rate services into STS-N payloads for efficient transport.
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Backbone fiber link capacity planning between regional network hubs.
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Designing metro ring transport and ISP uplinks using high-speed optical networks.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm that the network uses standard SONET/SDH framing to ensure correct conversion.
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Use this conversion to plan multiplexing of low-rate payloads within higher-rate OC48 frames.
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Consider the roles of both Virtual Tributary 6 and OC48 in the specific network architecture.
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Leverage the tool for understanding traffic grooming and aggregation in synchronous optical systems.
Limitations
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The conversion is based on standardized SONET/SDH framing and may exclude overhead differences.
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Not suitable for non-SONET/SDH data transmission conversions.
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Does not account for protocol variations or additional framing overhead in real networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Virtual Tributary 6 (payload)?
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It is a standardized SONET/SDH sub-container used to carry defined low-rate plesiochronous/PDH payloads within larger synchronous payload envelopes.
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What does OC48 represent?
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OC48 is a SONET optical transmission rate of 2.48832 Gbit/s designed for high-capacity synchronous optical networking.
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Why convert from Virtual Tributary 6 to OC48?
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To understand how low-rate legacy payloads aggregate into higher-capacity optical transmissions, aiding network planning and efficient multiplexing.
Key Terminology
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Virtual Tributary 6 (payload)
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A standard SONET/SDH sub-container for carrying defined low-rate plesiochronous/PDH payloads within larger synchronous payload envelopes.
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OC48
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An optical transmission rate in SONET of 2.48832 Gbit/s for transporting data, voice, and packet traffic over fiber.
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Traffic Grooming
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The process of aggregating multiple low-rate data signals into a higher-rate synchronous optical payload.