Advances in PC-Based Distributed Memory Systems: Insights from Dr. V.I. Vinogradov
This presentation by Dr. V.I. Vinogradov at PCaPAC 2000 discusses innovative architectures for PC-based distributed memory systems. Key topics include the design of virtual multiprocessor memory, ringlet topologies for real-time systems, and modular equidistant system topologies. Various configurations are explored, demonstrating the integration of RT-data sources and multiprocessor clusters. The presentation highlights technical specifications, including PCI link parameters and throughput performance metrics, providing valuable insights for developers and researchers in computing architecture.
Advances in PC-Based Distributed Memory Systems: Insights from Dr. V.I. Vinogradov
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PC-BASED SYSTEM AREA NETWORK ON SCI Presentation of Dr. V.I.Vinogradov at PCaPAC’2000 Moscow – Hamburg -2000
Fig.1.Distributed memory system P1 P2 P3 Pi Pk A-Modules M1 M2 Mk M3 Mi Virtual MultiProcessor Memory, Volume = (1)xM
Fig.2. 4xAi Simple Ringlet for RT-System Link Interconnect L L L L A A A A Simple Ringlet Topology (i=1,2,4) RT-Data Sources
Fig.3. (4xAi) +Ai Multiprocessor A A A A +A Toroidal Topology ( i=1,2,4)
Fig.4. 7xAi RT-Multiprocessor • Equidistant modular system topology • A – atomic module, L = link module L A A A A A A A RT-Data Sources
Fig.4. (4x4)xA2 MultiProcessor Cluster with RT-System A A A A CompactPC A A A A CompactPC A A A A CompactPC A A A A CompactPC DatqaSources Molecular structure of Multiprocessor
Fig.6.MultiProcessor Node on SCI Switch with Ethernet Molecular structure of M-Module Pentium-2 Nuclear Structure Macro-Module on SCI N-Module S-Modul A-Module Macro-Module on SCI Atomic Module Module Atomic SMP Memory Internet Ethernet Atomic Structure
Fig.7. Dolphin’s SCI Modulesfor RT-system on PC • PMC-PCI link technical parameters: • Speeds - 400 Mbytes/s (800 Mbytes/s duplex). • Standard - ANSI/IEEE 1596-1992. • PMC specification - PMC IEEE 1386.1 standard, 32 and 64-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus-(170 Mbytes/sec. • Performance - up to 170 Mbytes/sec throughputs, 2.3 microsecond latency. • Power consumption - static: 5W, (D:6W). • Connections- point-to-point & switch.