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Discover the Power of Cisco Meraki

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    Cisco Meraki MX Firewalls is a Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Software-Defined WAN solution. As a UTM product, Meraki MX provides content filtering, app-specific traffic control, intrusion prevention, malware protection, and site-to-site VPN that is deployable on hardware or virtually. It also enables firewall management remotely for 24x7 monitoring and accessibility. Users are able to deploy, monitor, and configure their Meraki devices via the Meraki dashboard web interface or via APIs. Once a user makes a configuration change, the change request is sent to the Meraki cloud and is then pushed to the relevant device(s).   Meraki Cloud Architecture The Meraki cloud is the backbone of the Meraki management solution. This "cloud" is a collection of highly reliable multi-tenant servers strategically distributed around the world at Meraki data centers and select public cloud service providers. For the remainder of this document we will refer to both the Meraki...

Is Intel Core i9 10850K and Core i9 10900K good for Rendering

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  Most CPU launches include a lot of stories, leaks, and fanfare – with curious mind rushing to get new updates, system integrators updating their product lines, and enthusiasts doing everything they can to get their hands on one of the new models. The latest processors from AMD and Intel, however, lack almost all of that. AMD's new Ryzen "XT" processors and Intel's new Core i9 10850K are so close in performance to the original models that there should be no perceptible difference in real-world usage. I've been switching between these chips to know which is good for rendering. Unfortunately none of these are the best or fastest CPUs for rendering, that honor goes to AMD's Threadripper 3rd Gen lineup. Intel actually released a slightly slower model – presumably to help alleviate some of the supply issues with the Core i9 10900K. The new Core i9 10850K is essentially the same as the 10900K, only with 100MHz lower base and Maximum Turbo Boost clock speeds.  Does ...

CaTV | Subscriber outlet to subscriber terminal

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  Abbreviation Dimension Tolerance L [Length] 68.8 mm(2.71 in.) 1.02 mm (0.040 in.) H [Height] 35.1 mm (1.38 in.) 0.90 mm (0.035 in.) T [Depth] 1.40 mm (0.055 in.) 0.64 mm (0.0.25 in.) R [Corner Radius] 4.06 mm (0.160 in.) max -- C [Distance to first obstruction] 30.5 mm (1.2 in.) min --   Design Consideration for specification from subscriber outlet to subscriber terminal. At least one TV box shall be planned for each room with the following construction and dimension. Wall plates shall have a 75 ohms barrel splice "F" female both ends 3/8" - 32 threads per inch mounted in the center. A washer and nut, matched specifically in the female splice adapter, shall secure the barrel splice to the wall plate. When attaching the cable to the splice adapter, special care shall be taken to avoid over tightening.  EXCERPTS | Cable Television System B...

FDAS | Emergency Communication Systems

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  Emergency Communication Systems (ECS) are designed to alert and evacuate occupants of a building in case of emergency situations. This is a segment of an Fire Detection and Alarm System that broadcasts the existence of a fire or an emergency situation, or sends information necessary to facilitate an appropriate action. ECS Basic Types Emergency Voice Alarm Communication (EVAC) This is a segment of an Fire Detection and Alarm System that broadcasts information during an emergency to the occupants of a building or facility and instructs appropriate actions to them, such as evacuating. it is conveyed by audible or visible means, or both. Two-way Emergency Communications System This is a segment intended for use by the building fire safety personnel or by the fire fighters and first responders to both exchange information and to communicate information, such as condition of local environment, condition of persons, to give assurance that help is on the way, or any other instructions. ...

Why we use the end of line resistor in fire alarm system?

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  Kidde EOL-15 End of Line Resistor 15K Ohm The function of an end of line (EOL) resistor is to monitor the integrity of the circuit in a fire alarm system. This is achieved by placing the resistor at the end of the wiring loop, completing the electrical circuit. The control panel of the fire alarm system continuously monitors the resistance of the circuit, which should match the resistance value of the EOL resistor. Any changes from readings may indicate a potential issue, prompting the system to signal a trouble condition. An EOL resistor should always be installed as the last device in the loop and never inside the control panel. Placing resistors anywhere other than the end of the line does not serve a purpose. Open Circuit Detection When there is a break in the wiring or a device is disconnected, it creates an open circuit. This means that the electrical current cannot complete its path through the circuit, resulting in an increase in resistance. The EOL resistor, pl...

FDAS | Notification Appliances

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    The alarm sound from audible notification appliances shall b e clearly audible throughout the floor and / or  building in which they are installed. It should be sufficient to warn and initiate evacuation of all occupants for whom the alarm sound is intended. A sufficient number of audible notifications appliances shall be used to produce a minimum sound level of 65 dBA, or 10 dB above the ambient noise level having a duration of at least 30 seconds, whichever is greater, measured 1.4 meters above the floor in the area required to be served by the system. The sound level produced by audible notification appliances and the ambient noise combined shall not exceed 115 dBA. If the sound level required is higher than 115 dBA, visual notification appliances such as strobes shall be used in addition to the audible notification appliances generating the maximum allowable sound level. In bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment places where the ambient noise level is high, the...

FDAS | Deciding between a Single Panel and a Network Panel

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  Each building shall have at least one fire alarm control panel (FACP). However, two or more panels networked together shall be required in the following setting below. ♦ If the number of buildings in a multi-building complex exceeds three, or; ♦ If the total floor area of all the buildings in a multi-building  complex exceeds 40,000 square meters. For each panel in the network shall protect approximately the same floor area.   In a network of panels, there shall be at least one network display that shows the alarms and troubles of all panels in the network. The network display shall also be able to acknowledge, silence, and reset all alarms and trouble alerts. Location and Environments The fire alarm control panel or network display shall be located in the fire command center of the building or complex. In the absence of a fire command center, it should be located ideally in a position clearly visible from the main entrance of a lobby. However, if it is located in anoth...