Design and Implementation of the NUMAchine Multiprocessor

This paper describes the design and implementation of the NUMAchine multiprocessor. As the market for CC-NUMA multiprocessors expands, this research project provides a timely architectural design and cost-effective prototype. The key to the successful implementation of our 48-processor prototype is the use of off-the-shelf components and programmable logic devices. Since this machine will serve as a research vehicle for parallel software development, a number of hardware features to enhance experimentation have been included in the design.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: DAC
• Authors: A. Grbic, Stephen Dean Brown, S. Caranci, R. Grindley, M. Gusat, Guy G. Lemieux, K. Loveless, Naraig Manjikian, Sinisa Srbljic, Michael Stumm, Zvonko G. Vranesic, Zeljko Zilic
• Keywords: Cost-effective Prototype, DAC 1998, Design Automation, Programmable Logic Devices, Timely Architectural Design