Title :
Swipp-a multicomputer framework for bulk synchronous parallel computing
Author :
Søråsen, Oddvar ; Lundh, Yngvar
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf., Oslo Univ., Norway
Abstract :
A computer framework feasible for developing parallel systems according to the Bulk Synchronous Parallel (BSP) computing model is described: Switched Interconnection of Parallel Processors (Swipp). Demanding applications can be described as directed graphs where the interdependent subtasks constitute the nodes. The tasks are predistributed by a system master, Computer Executive Engine (GEE), to a set of heterogeneous computing nodes. Each computing node has a preprogrammed secondary control processor attached for performing communication and run-time tasks, thus allowing primary processors of various kinds and programming styles. Synchronization of a bulk of subactivities is done in locksteps by the GEE. Basic features are modelled by the Ptolemy framework and prototype modules are being implemented
Keywords :
directed graphs; message passing; multiprocessing systems; parallel processing; Computer Executive Engine; Ptolemy framework; Swipp; bulk synchronous parallel computing; directed graphs; heterogeneous computing nodes; interdependent subtasks; multicomputer framework; preprogrammed secondary control processor; system master; Application software; Concurrent computing; Engines; Grain size; Hardware; Informatics; Integrated circuit interconnections; Memory management; Parallel processing; Telecommunication computing;
Conference_Titel :
Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference, 1997. IPCCC 1997., IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3873-1
DOI :
10.1109/PCCC.1997.581485
