Clustering supercomputer nodes using high-density parallel optic interconnects

Randy W. Wickman; Bruce R. Pecor; John P. Greene; David A. Barneson; Glenn Raskin

doi:10.1117/12.344598

13 April 1999 Clustering supercomputer nodes using high-density parallel optic interconnects

Randy W. Wickman, Bruce R. Pecor, John P. Greene, David A. Barneson, Glenn Raskin

Proceedings Volume 3632, Optoelectronic Interconnects VI; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344598
Event: Optoelectronics '99 - Integrated Optoelectronic Devices, 1999, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Clustering supercomputer nodes requires a large amount of bandwidth in as small an area as possible. The distance between nodes can be quite varied, and interconnects covering 30 meters between nodes are not uncommon. Current advances in parallel optic interconnects allow these devices to be given consideration to replace the more traditional electrical and copper cable interconnect. However, supercomputer communication boards often need to support and route 1,000 to 1,200 communications lines. We build and demonstrate a parallel optic interconnect module with a bandwidth density of 15Gb/s/inch² and an optical connector housing supporting 16 MT ferrules to satisfy the needs of a system communication module.

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Randy W. Wickman, Bruce R. Pecor, John P. Greene, David A. Barneson, and Glenn Raskin "Clustering supercomputer nodes using high-density parallel optic interconnects", Proc. SPIE 3632, Optoelectronic Interconnects VI, (13 April 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344598

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