Title :
Using queueing networks to evaluate performance in multiprocessor systems with cache memories
Author :
Pont, A. ; Gil, J.A. ; Serrano, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Ingenieria de Sistemas Computadores y Autom., Valencia Univ., Spain
Abstract :
The paper presents an analysis and evaluation using queueing networks of two multiprocessor architectures that use different solutions to maintain cache coherence. The traditional multiprocessor architecture is modeled in order to compare the performance of different snoopy cache protocols and some software schemes. In a second step another multiprocessor configuration that does not need cache protocols is modeled using the same techniques. A flexible abstract model of reference patterns is used for the workload
Keywords :
cache storage; memory protocols; performance evaluation; queueing theory; shared memory systems; cache coherence; cache memories; multiprocessor architectures; multiprocessor configuration; multiprocessor systems; performance; queueing networks; reference patterns; snoopy cache protocols; software schemes; workload; Cache memory; Coherence; Computer architecture; Gas insulated transmission lines; Intelligent networks; Memory architecture; Multiprocessing systems; Protocols; Queueing analysis; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Electrotechnical Conference, 1994. Proceedings., 7th Mediterranean
Conference_Location :
Antalya
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1772-6
DOI :
10.1109/MELCON.1994.381089
