Comments on models of multi-processor multi-memory bank computer systems

Abstract

This paper is concerned with processor degradation produced by access conflicts in multiprocessor, multi-memory bank computer systems. Hardware and software parameters which influence performance are outlined and discussed• The incorporation of these parameters in analytic and simulation modeXs is discussed with a view to the predictive merit of the model• Finally a general simulation model of a multl-processor is presented, and results based on its use are analyzed and compared with those of other models•