APU Virtual EDPA Interfaces for Multi-Host Accelerator Sharing

The patent introduces virtual EDPAs as intermediary entities between hosts and physical EDPAs. These virtual EDPAs are software-based simulations that mediate communication requests, allowing multiple hosts to access fewer physical EDPAs through virtualization. The virtual EDPAs manage the mapping and routing of communication requests from multiple hosts to the available physical EDPAs, reducing the total number of physical EDPAs needed while maintaining communication requirements.

The patent creates virtual copies of EDPAs through software simulation. Instead of requiring one physical EDPA per host, the system creates virtual instances of EDPAs that can be allocated to multiple hosts. These virtual copies simulate the functionality of physical EDPAs, allowing hosts to communicate as if dedicated EDPAs existed, while in reality, fewer physical EDPAs are shared among multiple hosts through the virtualization layer.

The patent makes physical EDPAs universal by introducing virtual EDPAs that allow a single physical EDPA to serve multiple hosts simultaneously. The virtualization layer enables one physical EDPA to be shared across multiple virtual instances, each appearing as a dedicated resource to its host. This multi-functionality approach allows the same physical hardware to fulfill multiple communication requirements, reducing the total quantity of EDPAs needed while maintaining or enhancing system adaptability.

The patent implements dynamic allocation of virtual EDPAs to hosts based on system requirements and resource availability. The virtualization layer can dynamically create, allocate, and manage virtual EDPA instances, allowing the system to adapt to changing functionality requirements without adding physical hardware. This dynamic approach enables the system to provide enhanced adaptability and versatility while controlling the quantity of physical EDPAs through flexible, software-based resource management.