AuthorsR. Casado, A. Bermúdez, A. Robles-Gomez, O. Lysne, T. Skeie, Å. G. Solheim and T. Sødring
EditorsM. K. Denko, L. T. Yang and Y. Zhang
TitleNetwork Reconfiguration in High-Performance Interconnection Networks
AfilliationCommunication Systems, Communication Systems
StatusPublished
Publication TypeBook Chapter
Year of Publication2009
Book TitleAutonomic Computing and Networking
Chapter8
Pagination313-332
PublisherSpringer
ISBN Number978-0-387-89827-8
Abstract

High-performance interconnection networks like InfiniBand, ASI, Autonet andMyrinet have the property of link level flow control. As such alterating the routing function while the network is operational is a complex process, because the danger of packet deadlocks must be addressed. Over the last 5-6 years this problem has been addressed and solved by the research community. This chapter collects several proposals for updating a routing function in interconnection networks after the occurrence of a topological change. Both traditional and recent reconfiguration schemes are covered, and the selection includes both technology-dependant and generic techniques.