Multiple Processor Systems.ppt

Multiple Processor Systems Chapter 8 Multiprocessor Systems Continuous need for faster computers shared memory model message passing multiprocessor wide area distributed system Multiprocessors Definition:A computer system in which two or more CPUs share full access to a common RAM Multiprocessor Hardware (1) Bus-based multiprocessors Multiprocessor Hardware (2) UMA Multiprocessor using a crossbar switch Multiprocessor Hardware (3) UMA multiprocessors using multistage switching networks can be built from 2x2 switches (a) 2x2 switch (b) Message format Multiprocessor Hardwa