Title :
The Scalable Coherent Interface and related standards projects
Author_Institution :
Stanford Linear Accel. Center, CA, USA
Abstract :
The Scalable Coherent Interface (SCI) (IEEE P1596), which provides bus services by transmitting packets on a collection of point-to-point unidirectional links, is described. Its protocols support cache coherence in a distributed shared-memory multiprocessor model, with message passing, I/O, and LAN communication taking place over fiber optic or wire links. Several ongoing SCI-related projects that apply the SCI technology to new areas or extend it to more difficult problems are also described. Future plans are sketched.<>
Keywords :
computer interfaces; standards; IEEE P1596; SCI; Scalable Coherent Interface; bus services; cache coherence; distributed shared-memory multiprocessor; message passing; packets; Coherence; Costs; Fastbus; Linear accelerators; Local area networks; Message passing; Modems; Optical fiber LAN; Protocols; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
