The effect of the router arbitration policy on the scalability of ServerNet™ topologies
D.R. Avresky, V. Shurbanov, Robert W. Horst · Microprocessors and Microsystems · 1998
Abstract Multistage networks are finding increasing use in building clusters of workstations and PCs. The networks that support such connectivity must provide high bandwidth, low latency, scalability, low cost, high level of usability, and reliability [1]. A key parameter that influences the network performance characteristics such as maximum latency, throughput, scalability and tree saturation, is the arbitration policy implemented in routers.