IMPROVING I/O BANDWIDTH TECHNOLOGIES PCI, PCI-EXPRESS, AND INFINIBAND TECHNOLOGIES

Authors

  • Eng. Tareq Ibrahim Al-Shawaheen Biomedical Engineer at the Institute of Biomedical Technology, Royal Medical Services, Amman – Jordan
  • Eng. Mohammed Al-eghweryeen Biomedical Engineer at the Institute of Biomedical Technology, Royal Medical Services, Amman – Jordan
  • Eng. Mohamed Fowzi Ababeneh Biomedical Engineer at the Institute of Biomedical Technology, Royal Medical Services, Amman – Jordan
  • Eng. Shadi Odeh El-najdawi Biomedical Engineer at the Institute of Biomedical Technology, Royal Medical Services, Amman – Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i3.2018.1491

Keywords:

PCI Bus, Bandwidth, Architecture, I/O and PnP

Abstract [English]

Data transfers are handled by the computer bus which connects the device to the memory. The data bus is analogous to the transmission in a car which is often overshadowed by the horsepower of the engine. The three technologies PCI, PCI-Express and InfiniBand Technology all share the same general goal of improving I\O bandwidth, but each technology attacks a different problem. In this survey we'll show how these technologies interact and complement each other. First, we provide the definitions for each one of them, and then we provide a brief description for their architectures. Beside that we'll conclude an over view of some differences between the technologies.


Motivation: in this paper, a better understanding of the different I/O bandwidth technologies are explored, the vital features and characteristics of each technology was presented.


Method: providing clear description for the different technologies and estimating the improvements implemented in their hardware during the generations’ improvements.


Conclusion: none of the technologies could replace the PCI bus, but rather implement upgrade paths to get critical needed features such as compatibility and capability.

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Published

2018-03-31

How to Cite

Al-Shawaheen, T. I., Al-eghweryeen, M., Ababeneh, M. F., & El-najdawi, S. O. (2018). IMPROVING I/O BANDWIDTH TECHNOLOGIES PCI, PCI-EXPRESS, AND INFINIBAND TECHNOLOGIES. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 6(3), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v6.i3.2018.1491