Abstract :
The high-performance parallel interface (HIPPI), a simplex point-to-point interface for transferring data at peak data rates of 800 or 1600 Mb/s over distances of up to 25 m, is reviewed. The HIPPI physical layer, framing protocol, link encapsulation, its mapping to fiber channels, mapping to IPI-3, switch control, fiber extender, and tester are described. The role of HIPPI in networks is discussed.<>
Keywords :
network interfaces; protocols; 1600 Mbit/s; 25 m; 800 Mbit/s; HIPPI; IPI-3 mapping; fiber extender; fibre channel mapping; framing protocol; high-performance parallel interface; link encapsulation; peak data rates; physical layer; simplex point-to-point interface; switch control; tester; Circuits; Computer interfaces; Costs; Horses; Proposals; Silicon; Software design; Standards activities; Standards development; Supercomputers;
