Abstract
In this paper, we assess the application of high-speed network technologies for parallel and distributed computing over scalable computer platforms. Hardware and software issues are discussed towards the construction of scalable multiprocessor systems or multicomputer clusters. We reveal the impacts of Gigabit Ethernet and Myrinet for the construction of both shared-media and switched local-area network or system area networks (LAN/SAN). An ATM-based multicomputer cluster is presented along with distributed multimedia and Internet applications at the University of Hong Kong. Finally, we evaluate the scalable coherence interface (SCI) architecture, which has been applied to build cache-coherent non-uniform memory access (CC-NUMA) multiprocessors by the companies, SGI/Cray, HP/Convex, Data General, and Sequent Computer Systems.
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