Methods and apparatus for managing probe requests

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Peugh, Brian R (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

C711S146000, C711S152000, C709S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07103726

ABSTRACT:
According to the present invention, methods and apparatus are provided for increasing the efficiency of data access in a multiple processor, multiple cluster system. Mechanisms for reducing the number of transactions in a multiple cluster system are provided. In one example, memory controller filter information is used to probe a request or remote cluster while bypassing a home cluster memory controller.

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