Design and lmplementation of a Multi-Cache System on a Loosely Coupled Multiprocessor

Abstract

The GOTHIC* distributed system implements a generalized virtual memory. The basic memory concept is the segment characterized by three main features : persistence, direct access and shared memory consistency. Thus, the segment can be used for interprocess communication and permanent storage management. This paper explores the design and implementation of a generalized virtual memory and emphasizes data sharing management in loosely coupled multiprocessor memory hierarchy.