Assignable interconnects for multiprocessor systems

The situation with compute node interconnection is briefly reviewed, the most immediate benefits of assignable interconnect are presented, and a method for assignable interconnect is described. In its early form, the assignable interconnect may result in raw performance, which is lower than with static interconnect; but lower system cost, increased flexibility, and potential for further development (scalability) recommend the assignable interconnect for multisystem implementations. The assignable interconnect will ameliorate the birthplace problem by removing physical location as a consideration in the connection scheme