Distributor-Barrier

Allocator and stopper are two terms that are often used in the context of resource allocation and limitation. An allocator is a device that distributes resources among several consumers. A guardrail is a mechanism that restricts access to resources to prevent them from being overused or overloading the system.

Allocators are used to distribute resources in systems where access to a resource is limited. For example, in communication networks, allocators are used to limit the bandwidth of a communication channel between two nodes. In production control systems, allocators can be used to optimize the distribution of tasks between workstations.

Guardrails are used to restrict access to resources in systems that may be overloaded. For example, in Internet access control systems, fences can be used to limit the number of users who can simultaneously access the network. In security systems, intruders can restrict access to certain resources, such as files or databases.

In general, allocators and suppressors are important components of resource allocation and limitation systems, and their use can significantly improve system performance and reliability.