Project Introduction

Location: South Africa

Project Name:ORing Transforms Johannesburg's PA Systems

Products Deployed: IGS-9084GP-LA

Public address (PA) systems are crucial for ensuring effective communication in various public spaces, including hospitals, hotels, sports stadiums, and schools. These systems are essential for crowd management and emergency notifications, designed to notify and organize crowds during emergencies. To ensure seamless data communication among the PA devices, the customer needed to deploy a robust and reliable network solution capable of handling mission-critical applications and meeting the demanding requirements of their high-end PA systems. After thorough evaluations, the customer selected ORing to build the network.

Project Requirement

• Robust connectivity and reliable data communications
• Rigid design to withstand harsh environmental conditions
• DC power input support
• Network redundancy and fast recovery to ensure uninterrupted operation

Solution

ORing's IGS-9084GP-LA managed Ethernet switch is the ideal solution, offering features tailored to the customer's needs. This slim, compact switch has Gigabit and fiber ports, providing ample bandwidth and meeting the long-haul connection needs for PA system devices. Its support for Ethernet redundancy protocols like O-Ring is crucial for maintaining continuous communication during emergencies and ensuring quick recovery from network interruptions.

The switch's industrial design operates in temperatures from -40°C to 75°C, capable of handling harsh environments. Its ability to accept DC power input suits integration with the PA system's power management source, ensuring reliable operation. By leveraging this robust switch, the customer has successfully deployed a high-performance PA system that ensures effective communication and crowd management in various public spaces across Johannesburg. The system's dual-redundancy configuration guarantees uninterrupted operations during emergencies, highlighting the critical importance of redundancy in maintaining essential services and ensuring public safety.

System Structure

Why ORing

• Wide temperature range for harsh environments
• Ring redundancy for maximized reliable connectivity
• Local and ORing FAE support for implementation