The Scalable Coherent Interface and related standards projects

The Scalable Coherent Interface (SCI) (IEEE P1596), which provides bus services by transmitting packets on a collection of point-to-point unidirectional links, is described. Its protocols support cache coherence in a distributed shared-memory multiprocessor model, with message passing, I/O, and LAN...

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Published inIEEE MICRO Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 10 - 22
Main Author Gustavson, D.B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.02.1992
Subjects
Coherence
Costs
Fastbus
Linear accelerators
Local area networks
Message passing
Modems
Optical fiber LAN
Protocols
Wire
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Summary:The Scalable Coherent Interface (SCI) (IEEE P1596), which provides bus services by transmitting packets on a collection of point-to-point unidirectional links, is described. Its protocols support cache coherence in a distributed shared-memory multiprocessor model, with message passing, I/O, and LAN communication taking place over fiber optic or wire links. Several ongoing SCI-related projects that apply the SCI technology to new areas or extend it to more difficult problems are also described. Future plans are sketched.< >
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ISSN:0272-1732
1937-4143
DOI:10.1109/40.124376