Memory compression implementation in a system with directly...

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Doan, Duc T (Department: 2185)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

Reexamination Certificate

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07984240

ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus and program product enable memory compression for a system including processor with directly attached memory. A memory expander microchip facilitates memory compression while attached to a processor. The memory expander microchip may provide additional bandwidth and memory capacity for the system to enable memory compression in a manner that does not burden the attached processor or associated operating system. The processor may store uncompressed data in its lower latency, directly attached memory, while the memory attached to the memory expander may store either or both compressed and uncompressed data.

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