Um estudo sobre redes de interconexão e a sua utilização no projeto MULTIPLUS

Abstract

This paper presents a general study on interconnection networks and some particular aspects related to the Multiplus project. The first two chapters are devoted to a review of the subject relatedmatters (definitions, classifications, etc.) In chapter 3, the internal structure of a switch is discussed in more details. In the next chapter some of the major problems related to interconnection networks are focused under the context of parallel machines. Following, a brief analysis of some existing parallel architectures and their respective interconnection networks is given. Finally, some specific characteristics of the Multiplus project related to interconnection networks are presented and analyzed.