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Cray X-MP; The birth of a supercomputer

Journal Article · · Computer; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/2.19822· OSTI ID:5503428
In this article the authors detail their experience designing and manufacturing the Cray X-MP supercomputer. Included herein are discussion on: the performance-related issues which guided the processor design; the issue of design and manufacturing compatibility with the Cray-1 supercomputer; architectural concerns; and system testing.
OSTI ID:
5503428
Journal Information:
Computer; (USA), Journal Name: Computer; (USA) Vol. 22:1; ISSN 0018-9162; ISSN CPTRB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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