Dynamic inclusive policy in a hybrid cache hierarchy using bandwidth

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8843707
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13315395

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A mechanism is provided for dynamic cache allocation using bandwidth. A bandwidth between a higher level cache and a lower level cache is monitored. Responsive to bandwidth usage between the higher level cache and the lower level cache being below a predetermined low bandwidth threshold, the higher level cache and the lower level cache are set to operate in accordance with a first allocation policy. Responsive to bandwidth usage between the higher level cache and the lower level cache being above a predetermined high bandwidth threshold, the higher level cache and the lower level cache are set to operate in accordance with a second allocation policy.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Daly, David M Croton-on-Hudson, US 40 523
Goodman, Benjiman L Cedar Park, US 85 603
Powell, Stephen J Austin, US 45 252
Sawdey, Aaron C Cannon Falls, US 15 243
Stuecheli, Jeffrey A Austin, US 170 1217

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