Parallel file systems for the IBM SP computers

P. F. Corbett*, D. G. Feitelson, J. P. Prost, G. S. Almasi, S. J. Baylor, A. S. Bolmarcich, Y. Hsu, J. Satran, M. Snir, R. Colao, B. D. Herr, J. Kavaky, T. R. Morgan, A. Zlotek

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Abstract

Parallel computer architectures require innovative software solutions to utilize their capabilities. This statement is true for system software no less than for application programs. File system development for the IBM SP product line of computers started with the Vesta research project, which introduced the ideas of parallel access to partitioned files. This technology was then integrated with a conventional Advanced Interactive ExecutiveTM (AIXTM) environment to create the IBM AIX Parallel I/O File System product. We describe the design and implementation of Vesta, including user interfaces and enhancements to the control environment needed to run the system. Changes to the basic design that were made as part of the AIX Parallel I/O File System are identified and justified.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)222-248
Number of pages27
JournalIBM Systems Journal
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

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