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An 8-processor SMP configuration uses MESI protocol to maintain cache coherence. Under MESI protocol, which of the following is possible for a particular cache line

An 8-processor SMP configuration uses MESI protocol to maintain cache coherence. Under MESI protocol, which of the following is possible for a particular cache line x in the memory?

1.

Two processors each has x in M state, and the other six processor has it in S state

2.

Two processors each has x in E state, and the other six processor all has it in S state

3.

Two processors each has x in I state, and the other six processors each has it in S state

4.

One processor has it in E state, another processor has it in M state, and all the other six processors each has it in I state.

5.

None of the above.

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