Author :
García, Pedro J. ; Flich, José ; Duato, José ; Johnson, Ian ; Quiles, Francisco J. ; Naven, Finbar
Abstract :
Interconnection networks are a key element in a wide variety of systems: massive parallel processors, local and system area networks, clusters of PCs and workstations, and Internet Protocol routers. They are essential to high performance in the form of high-bandwidth communications, with low latency, "quality of service" (guaranteed service levels), efficient switching, and flexibility of network topology, as embodied in Myrinet, InfiniBand, Quadrics, Advanced Switching, and similar interconnects. But, despite all the advances that modem interconnects offer, congestion is a growing problem as "lossless" interconnection networksrdquo those that do not allow data packets to be discarded" come to the fore.
Keywords :
multistage interconnection networks; quality of service; Internet protocol router; clogged network; decongestant; interconnection network; massive parallel processor; network topology; quality of service; Communication switching; Delay; IP networks; Modems; Multiprocessor interconnection networks; Network topology; Personal communication networks; Protocols; Quality of service; Workstations;
