NASA NTRS · 19930000560
Hyperswitch Communication Network Computer
Abstract
Hyperswitch Communications Network (HCN) computer is prototype multiple-processor computer being developed. Incorporates improved version of hyperswitch communication network described in "Hyperswitch Network For Hypercube Computer" (NPO-16905). Designed to support high-level software and expansion of itself. HCN computer is message-passing, multiple-instruction/multiple-data computer offering significant advantages over older single-processor and bus-based multiple-processor computers, with respect to price/performance ratio, reliability, availability, and manufacturing. Design of HCN operating-system software provides flexible computing environment accommodating both parallel and distributed processing. Also achieves balance among following competing factors; performance in processing and communications, ease of use, and tolerance of (and recovery from) faults.
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Peterson, John C., Chow, Edward T., Priel, Moshe, Upchurch, Edwin T.. 1993-09-01. Hyperswitch Communication Network Computer. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930000560
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