Changing configuration of processors for data packet distribution based on metric

摘要

A data processing component contains multiple processing resources. Data packets are distributed to the processors for processing their tasks. A metric for the current configuration of the processing resources is identified 306, which may take into account demand, temperature, component wear-out, or similar values. If the metric values are appropriate 312, a new configuration of the processing resources is selected 314. The processing resources are adapted to the new configuration 316 and newly-received data packets are distributed accordingly 318. The configuration may also be changed based on its ability to match the workload demand. This allows the multi-processor system to operate more efficiently.