[mwg] FW: 2009 OFA workshop presentation proposal by Mercury Computer Systems

[Jeffrey Scott]

A Sonoma presentation proposal for the MWG to consider.


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From: Ken Cain [mailto:kcain at mc.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 5:59 AM
To: Scott, Jeffrey
Subject: 2009 OFA workshop presentation proposal by Mercury Computer Systems

Hello Jeffrey,

Attached is my proposal to speak at the OFA workshop (submitted in plain 
text and pdf). I look forward to attending the workshop!

Thank you,

-Ken
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Ken Cain, kcain at mc.com
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (http://www.mc.com)
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Proposal for 2009 OFA Workshop Presentation
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. 
Interconnects and Software for Real-Time Embedded Systems
Ken Cain 

Abstract 
Important characteristics of a class of real-time embedded high performance
computing (RTEHPC) systems will be discussed, along with anticipated
challenges for OFED in these environments. RTEHPC systems are used to
capture streams of data from sensors (e.g., RADAR), and transform the
data into information in real-time using digital signal processing
algorithms and high performance computing. These systems are deployed
in size, weight, and power constrained environments, and are often
incorporated into a broader network of systems. Topics discussed in this
presentation will include the following: 

* The RapidIO interconnect used in many RTEHPC systems, with qualitative 
and quantitative comparisons to InfiniBand and 10GbE/iWARP interconnects
* Importance of low latency, predictability and algorithm/processing
efficiency 
* IPC "host offload vs. onload" in this context 
* Networking protocol and API interoperability
* Interconnect trends and impact on future embedded systems
* Middleware design and mapping to interconnect hardware, including some 
examples developed for RTEHPC environments.
* Particular aspects of OFED design/implementation in this context

Presenter 
Ken Cain 
Principal Software Engineer
kcain at mc.com 
(978)-967-1645 
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. 
201 Riverneck Road Chelmsford, MA 01824-2820

Presenter's Organization 
Mercury Computer Systems (http://www.mc.com) provides specialized, 
high-performance computing systems and software designed for complex HPC
and embedded applications. Mercury serves a broad range of industries 
that include aerospace and defense, telecommunications, medical imaging,
semiconductor, EDA, baggage scanning, and more.
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