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Large neural net simulation under Beowulf-like systems

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In this work we broach the problem of large neural network simulation using low-cost distributed systems. We have developed for the purpose high-performance client-server simulation software, where the server runs on a multiprocessor Beowulf system. On the basis of a performance analysis, we propose an estimator for the simulation time.

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  1. Departamento de Electrónica e Ing. Electromecánica, Universidad de Extremadura, Avd. Elvas, sn 06071, Badajoz, Spain

    Carlos J. García Orellana, Francisco J. López, Horacio M. González Velasco, Miguel Macías Macías & M. Isabel Acevedo Sotoca

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García Orellana, C.J., López, F.J., Velasco, H.M.G., Macías, M.M., Sotoca, M.I.A. (1999). Large neural net simulation under Beowulf-like systems. In: Mira, J., Sánchez-Andrés, J.V. (eds) Engineering Applications of Bio-Inspired Artificial Neural Networks. IWANN 1999. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1607. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg . https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0100469

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