Subject: [eman] Applicability Draft

From: Randy Turner <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:02:36 -0700

In section 2.1 of the recently published "EMAN Applicability Statement" (August 2011),  there appears to be a definition of "network devices" as "routers & switches". In subsequent drafts of EMAN documents, it seems to me that we would want to broaden the category from it's current definition.

For instance, in an enterprise or large campus network, networked imaging devices such as multi-function peripherals (high duty-cycle printer, copier, fax, scanner products) consume an order of magnitude more power than any switch or router (except maybe a "core" router in a Tier-1 POP), especially when fully engaged in a full-range of their functionality.

I also noticed that generic computing devices (servers, desktops, laptops, storage appliances, etc.) were not included as well. Are these devices considered out of scope?  

Apologies if I'm re-visiting previously agreed upon info.

Thanks!
Randy