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Method and system for resolution of transaction collisions to achieve global coherence in a distributed symmetric multiprocessor system

  • US 6,591,348 B1
  • Filed: 09/09/1999
  • Issued: 07/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of maintaining cache coherency in a multiprocessor system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a transaction at a node controller during a local cycle;

    broadcasting the transaction to master devices for a global snoop during a global cycle; and

    contributing one or more inputs into a determination of a coherency response for the transaction.

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