Data buffer allocation in a non-blocking data services platform using input/output switching fabric
US7594060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0689
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Data buffering allocation in a microprocessor complex for a request of memory allocation is supported through a remote buffer batch allocation protocol. The separation of control and data placement allows simultaneous maximization of microprocessor complex load sharing, and minimization of inter-processor signaling/metadata migration. Separating processing control from data placement allows the location of data buffering to be chosen so as to maximize bus bandwidth utilization and achieve non-blocking switch behavior. This separation reduces the need for inter-processor communication and associated interrupts thus improving computation efficiency and performance.
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