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From: rkz@scrc.symbolics.com (Randolph K. Zeitvogel)
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Subject: Re: Networking for Distributed Computing
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Date: 5 Apr 91 19:16:21 GMT
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   So what is wrong with this idea?  Am I misunderstanding what can be
   done with a SCSI interface or how hard the implementation of a
   buffered FIFO would be?

You might also want to consider a product called SRAMnet from I forget
who at the moment but I could get the info (some outfit in San Diego).
SRAMnet is fiber-optic based token ring network that appears to the machine
as memory.  If the remember the specs correctly, average access time is 150ns.

While the not cheapest solution, its off the shelf and in use today.  I saw
the product at I/ITSC, which is the simulator trade show .

Randy Zeitvogel
Symbolics MACSYMA division
Internet: rkz@symbolics.com




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