Loosely coupled confi gurations are relatively large. ey may have a number of independent
modular systems, each with local sources and independent existence, while being connected to
similar or diff erent modules through a global bus, through which global memory and I/O can be
accessed. Each of the modules may be tightly coupled multiprocessor systems themselves or just
single processor systems, or even just a processor having access to only global resources. ese
modules may be installed in a single cabinet or may be quite some distance apart. Figure 13.2
shows a loosely ...
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