System partitioning for massively parallel processors

Details System partitioning for massively parallel processors System partitioning for massively parallel processors

1996-06-17

1998-08-25

Geckil, Mehmet B.

39520074, G06F 1300

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ABSTRACT:
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method and apparatus is disclosed for partitioning a massively distributed parallel processor into at least two isolated sub-environments. The parallel processing environment is comprised of a plurality of nodes connected to one another via a network in such a way as to form a single system unit initially. A central control element is provided for controlling and maintaining all communications and status information between nodes. The nodes and the central control element are in processing communication with one another via the network. All system data is deposited in a system data repository located in the central control element. Once the environment is partitioned, the system data stored in this repository is organized into system or partitioned classes, with the partitioned classes only being accessible selectively to nodes residing in one environment or another.

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