DocumentCode
821895
Title
The Scalable Coherent Interface and related standards projects
Author
Gustavson, D.B.
Author_Institution
Stanford Linear Accel. Center, CA, USA
Volume
12
Issue
1
fYear
1992
Firstpage
10
Lastpage
22
Abstract
The Scalable Coherent Interface (SCI) (IEEE P1596), which provides bus services by transmitting packets on a collection of point-to-point unidirectional links, is described. Its protocols support cache coherence in a distributed shared-memory multiprocessor model, with message passing, I/O, and LAN communication taking place over fiber optic or wire links. Several ongoing SCI-related projects that apply the SCI technology to new areas or extend it to more difficult problems are also described. Future plans are sketched.<>
Keywords
computer interfaces; standards; IEEE P1596; SCI; Scalable Coherent Interface; bus services; cache coherence; distributed shared-memory multiprocessor; message passing; packets; Coherence; Costs; Fastbus; Linear accelerators; Local area networks; Message passing; Modems; Optical fiber LAN; Protocols; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Micro, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0272-1732
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/40.124376
Filename
124376
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