Multilayer Multistage Interconnection Networks

摘要

Multistage interconnection networks are frequently proposed as connections in multiprocessor systems or network switches. In this paper, a new network architecture called multilayer multistage interconnection network is introduced. Multilayer multistage interconnection networks are established by defining the main parameters of such an architecture. Performance and cost of the new structure are determined and compared to regular and to replicated multistage interconnection networks. It is shown that multicast traffic especially benefits from the new network type.