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Comparative Analysis of the Top 500 Computing Architectures

This assignment requires an in-depth comparison of at least three different computing architectures from the Top 500 list of the most powerful computing systems. The analysis should explore characteristics, performance metrics like FLOPS, and hardware differences. Use visuals such as pictures and tables to enhance your presentation. It’s essential to discuss various architectures including DSM, MPP, and SMP, along with their respective hardware and software features. Ensure to integrate personal insights and reliable references. This graded task is due by 2nd October.

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Comparative Analysis of the Top 500 Computing Architectures

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  1. Homework: Top 500

  2. General Info • http://www.top500.org • A list of 500 most powerful computing systems • Your task is to take a look at them and compare them • This homework is compulsory and will be graded • Deadline 2.10

  3. Guidelines • Select at least 3 architectures (Not just three systems, but three different types) • Describe charasteristics separately • Use / Draw pictures / tables • References

  4. Introductory words • Who, why, what • Marketing • #1 in the list • Flops • # of CPUs

  5. Hardware • Architecture • DSM, MPP, COW, SMP, PVP, … • Network • Switch, tree, bus, mesh, … • Processors • Intel PC, Alpha, Vector / Scalar, 32/64 bit

  6. Software • OS • Middleware • Messaging libraries, job queuing systems, checkpointing, file systems • Applications • WMD design, weather forecast…

  7. How to compare • $ vs flops, # cpus vs flops, architectures vs flops • Network speeds, network scalability • Custom or commodity hardware • …

  8. Grading • Depth of comparison • Including own opinions! • Usage of other sources • Google (Example: Network is fat tree. A fat tree is a tree that has eaten too much) • Text books / theory • Papers • Structure of the text • Including general appearance

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