Network Device Multicast-Reduction Resource Reservation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multicast-reduction operations in distributed computing systems face inefficiencies in workload distribution and result combination across endpoint devices, particularly in managing network resources and routing data effectively.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a multicast-reduction operation system that utilizes network devices to distribute data to endpoints, reserve resources, and combine results through a multicast-reduction tree, employing hop-by-hop routing and resource management to prevent deadlocks and minimize fragmentation, with support for autonomous cleanup and repeatable reduction behavior.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multicast-reduction operations are implemented in distributed computing systems, then workload distribution and result combination are achieved, but network resource management complexity and routing efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces network devices as intermediaries between endpoints performing multicast-reduction operations. These network devices manage resource reservation, routing information storage, and data forwarding, thereby reducing the management burden on endpoints while maintaining efficient workload distribution and result combination across the distributed system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the multicast-reduction operation into distinct phases (multicast phase and reduction phase) and separates concerns between endpoints and network devices. Endpoints focus on performing computations while network devices handle resource management and routing, creating a segmented architecture that improves overall system productivity without excessive complexity
2Reliability
If network devices reserve resources and route data through multicast-reduction trees, then data processing reliability is improved, but network overhead and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements resource reservation in advance during the multicast phase. Network devices pre-allocate buffers and reserve resources before the reduction phase begins, ensuring reliable data processing without requiring additional resources during the actual reduction operation. This preliminary action reduces network overhead by avoiding dynamic resource allocation during critical processing phases
Solution Approach 2:
The patent maintains continuous resource utilization by keeping reserved buffers and resources active throughout both multicast and reduction phases. Network devices continuously forward data and maintain routing information without interruption, ensuring reliable processing while minimizing the need for resource re-allocation and reducing overall network overhead
3Reliability
If hop-by-hop routing and resource management are implemented, then deadlock prevention and fragmentation minimization are achieved, but device complexity and routing overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements autonomous cleanup mechanisms where network devices automatically manage their own resource allocation and routing state. Each network device independently tracks reserved resources and performs cleanup operations without requiring centralized coordination, preventing deadlocks while keeping individual device complexity manageable through self-contained resource management logic
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AI summary
Systems and techniques for performing multicast-reduction operations. In at least one embodiment, a network device receives first network data associated with a multicast operation to be collectively performed by at least a plurality of endpoints. The network device reserves resources to process second network data to be received from the endpoints, and sends the first network data to a plurality of additional network devices. The network device receives the second network data, and processes the second network data using the reserved resources.