Title :
Performance of multiprocessor interconnection networks
Author :
Bhuyan, Laxmi N. ; Yang, Qing ; Agrawal, Dharma P.
Author_Institution :
Center for Adv. Comput. Studies, Southwestern Louisiana Univ., Lafayette, LA, USA
Abstract :
A tutorial is provided on the performance evaluation of multiprocessor interconnection networks, to guide system designers in their design process. A classification of parallel/distributed systems is followed by a classification of multiprocessor interconnection networks. Basic terminology for performance evaluation is presented. The performance of crossbar interconnection networks, multistage interconnection networks, and multiple-bus systems is then addressed, and a comparison is made along them.<>
Keywords :
distributed processing; multiprocessor interconnection networks; parallel processing; performance evaluation; switching theory; crossbar interconnection networks; distributed systems; multiple-bus systems; multiprocessor interconnection networks; multistage interconnection networks; parallel systems; performance evaluation; switching theory; Application software; Concurrent computing; Costs; Distributed computing; Intelligent networks; Multiprocessor interconnection networks; Parallel processing; Performance analysis; Process design; Switches;
