Interconnection networks of multiprocessor systems: general simulation and performance analysis
Multiprocessor systems are high performance systems that are making a rapid foray into the mainstream of computing. To realize their full potential, however, consideration must be given to their design. The design of the interconnection network is particularly critical. Systematic performance evaluation studies, which are essential to the success of computer systems, are called for. There are two approaches to performance evaluation - analytic and similar. The analytical models are either so complex that they are intractable, or are based on assumptions so restrictive that they are unrealistic. Simulation models, on the other hand, are simple and can capture almost any level of realism. Their problems lie in high development costs and the specificity of their results. The research reported here addresses these issues and introduces ways to overcome these problems in specific reference to the simulation of multiprocessor interconnection networks. A general simulation model of the multiprocessor systems is proposed, implemented using SLAM II and validated to counter the development costs. The mode can be adapted to any operation assumption and any arbitration scheme and can be used to provide realistic and qualitative estimates of all performance measures.
- Research Organization:
- Dayton Univ., OH (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6721208
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Thesis (Ph. D.)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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