Shuffle networks can be built from 4 x 4 and 8 x 8 switches, for example, instead

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Shuffle networks can be built from 4 x 4 and 8 x 8 switches, for example, instead of from 2x2 switches. Draw a 16 x 16 (n = 16) shuffle network built from 44 switches. If the cost of a 4 x 4 switch is four times the cost of a 2 2 switch, compare the cost of shuffle networks built from 4 x 4 switches with those built from 2 x 2 switches for n values in the sequence 4, 42, 43, and so on. Qualitatively compare the blocking probability of these two different ways of building shuffle networks.

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Computer Organization

ISBN: 9780072320862

5th Edition

Authors: V Carl Hamacher, Carl Hamacher, Zvonko G Vranesic, Safwat G Zaky

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