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Performance Evaluation of a Planar Layout of Data Vortex Optical Interconnection Network

Authors:
Qimin Yang

Keywords: Optical Interconnection Network; Data Vortex; Packet Switched; Routing; Planar network.

Abstract:
Optical interconnection networks provide solutions for high performance computing and communication networks which demand high throughput and low latency as well as high scalability. Data Vortex switching network has been studied previously for such purpose. In this paper, we focus on implementation issues, specifically on exploration of an alternative layout that allows the routing paths arrangement in such network to be implemented as multiple parallel planes. The original multiple cylinder three dimensional architecture is converted to planar structures. Since the new layout is designed to be functionally equivalent to the original Data Vortex, the routing performance in throughput and latency is shown to be very similar to that of the original network under same network operating conditions. The effect of injection at different angles is also investigated for optimized performance. The proposed planar architecture provides much more flexible configuration for multiple network levels, and the study validates that it provides comparable routing performance as in original design. Because of the flexibility of the new planar architecture, future work may explore further optimization in routing resources and performance.

Pages: 176 to 181

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: October 21, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3484

ISBN: 978-1-61208-226-4

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from October 21, 2012 to October 26, 2012