Title :
A local area system network RHiNET-1: a network for high performance parallel computing
Author :
Nishi, Hiroaki ; Tasho, Koji ; Yamamoto, Junji ; Kudoh, Tomohiro ; Amano, Hideharu
Abstract :
The Real World Computing Partnership (RWCP) has developed a local area system network (LASN) called RHiNET-1 (RWCP High-performance NETwork, version 1) using 1.33-Gbps optical interconnections for high-performance computing using personal computers distributed in an office or laboratory environment. The network interface, RHiNET-1/NI, uses a complex programmable logic device (CPLD) based protocol controller to provide an easy evaluation platform for various protocols. It fits in a 32-bit/33-MHz PCI bus. The switch, RHiNET-1/SW, consists of a single-chip CMOS switch and external SRAM. It provides low-latency, reliable communication with a flexible topology design. We are currently evaluating protocols on RHiNET-1. RHiNET-1 will enable a new form of high-performance computing environment. We are also developing the second implementation, RHiNET-2. RHiNET-2/NI will support a 64-bit/66-MHz PCI bus. RHiNET-2/SW is an 8-Gbps/port 8×8 single-chip ASIC switch. The aggregate bandwidth of RHiNET-2/SW is 64 Gbps
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; SRAM chips; local area networks; network interfaces; optical interconnections; parallel processing; programmable logic devices; protocols; switches; system buses; 1.33 Gbit/s; 32 bit/s; 33 MHz; CPLD-based protocol controller; PCI bus; RHiNET-1; RWCP high-performance network; Real World Computing Partnership; bandwidth; complex programmable logic device; distributed personal computers; external SRAM; flexible topology design; high-performance parallel computing; local area system network; low-latency reliable communication; network interface; optical interconnections; protocol evaluation platform; single-chip ASIC switch; single-chip CMOS switch; Communication switching; Computer networks; Distributed computing; Microcomputers; Network interfaces; Optical computing; Optical interconnections; Programmable logic devices; Protocols; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
High-Performance Distributed Computing, 2000. Proceedings. The Ninth International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0783-2
DOI :
10.1109/HPDC.2000.868665
