Title :
The IBM System/370 vector architecture: design considerations
Author :
Padegs, Andris ; Moore, Brian B. ; Smith, Ronald M. ; Buchholz, Werner
Author_Institution :
IBM Corp., Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
fDate :
5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The considerations that shaped the architecture of the IBM System/370 Vector Facility are reviewed. The architectural requirements, decisions, and innovations are summarized, and the rationale for the choices that were made is given. Issues related to vector function, performance, compatibility, migration, and integration with the rest of the System/370 architecture are covered
Keywords :
IBM computers; parallel architectures; parallel machines; IBM System/370 Vector Facility; IBM System/370 vector architecture; architectural requirements; compatibility; integration; migration; performance; vector function; Central Processing Unit; Computer architecture; Data systems; Power system modeling; Process design; Programming profession; Registers; Supercomputers; System performance; Terminology;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
