| Abstract
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Many network topologies have been proposed … Many network topologies have been proposed for connecting a large number of processor-memory pairs in a high-performance multiprocessor system. In terms of performance, however, the communications protocol decisions may be as crucial as topology. This paper describes a protocol to support point-to-point interprocessor communications with multicast. Dynamic, cut-through routing with local flow control is used to provide a high-throughput, low-latency communications path between processors. In addition, multicast transmissions are available, in which copies of a packet are sent to multiple destinations using common resources as much as possible. Special packet terminators and selective buffering are introduced to avoid deadlock during multicasts. A simulated implementation of the protocol is also described. ntation of the protocol is also described.
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| Author
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G. Byrd +,
Russell Nakano +,
Bruce A. Delagi +
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| Bibtype
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techreport +
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| Institution
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Knowledge Systems, AI Laboratory +
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| Key
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KSL-87-02 +
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| Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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1 May 2009 13:36:21 +
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| Month
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January +
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| Note
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STAN-CS-87-1146 30 pages. +
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| Number
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KSL-87-02 +
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| Tag
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Computer science +
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| Title
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A Point-to-Point Multicast Communications Protocol +
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| Tr id
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KSL-87-02 +
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| Year
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1987 +
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| Categories |
Technical Report,
Publication,
KSL Technical Report
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