Evaluation of Interconnection Topologies by Distributed Computer Modelling Package - MICROSS (Multi-Microprocessor).
Abstract
This report reflects the work done during the second year of the three year project on Control, Synchronization and Fault-Tolerant Operations in Variable Topology Multicomputer Systems. The overall purpose of the research work has been to investigate the architecture of a network of low cost computers (mini- or microcomputers) linked with serial communication paths which can be reconfigured according to the needs of each computation. This led to a novel architecture named Variable Topology Multicomputer, or VTM for short, developed by a previous three year US European Office Grant. During 1979-81, a distributed computing simulation package called MICROSS was designed and developed. The details of this package are introduced in this report. This system enables a designer to enter the specifications of a multi-processor system in terms of topology, transmission line and processor characteristics in an interactive manner. Following a simulation phase the reporting is done by plotting performance figures such as delay times, throughput, etc.. Thus MICROSS is a powerful package to evaluate various architectural approaches and topologies graphically in an interactive manner.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA173494
Entities
People
- Yakup Paker
Organizations
- University of Westminster