M-VIA M-VIA is an implementation of the Virtual Interface Architecture (VIA) for Linux. VIA is a new standard being promoted by Intel, Compaq and Microsoft that enables high performance communication on clusters. M-VIA features: Modular design that makes is easy to port M-VIA to new hardware. Hardware accelerated or full software implementation, depending on hardware support. High performance, through the use of fast traps and other techniques. Coexistence with traditional networking protocols (e.g. IP/TCP) running on the same network. A robust full-featured implementation of VIA. M-VIA passes the strict Intel conformance tests, ensuring that codes written using M-VIA will be portable. The software is still in beta testing and not really ready for public use.

Current Version:   beta License Type:   Free, details at http://www.nersc.gov/research/FTG/via/license.html

Home Site: http://www.nersc.gov/research/FTG/via/ Source Code Availability: Yes Available Binary Packages: Debian Package: No RedHat RPM Package: No Other Packages: No Targeted Platforms: Linux Software/Hardware Requirements: Network hardware

Other Links: http://www.viarch.org (Virtual Interface Architecture) Mailing Lists/USENET News Groups: None User Comments: None See A Screen Shot? (Not Yet)

  SAL Home   |   Parallel Computing   |   Communication Libraries