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How can MPI Send be used with large data arrays?

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answered 2022-01-26 10:00:00 +0000

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MPI Send can be used with large data arrays in the following ways:

  1. Using MPI_Ssend: This is a synchronous send operation, which means that the program waits for the receiver to acknowledge the receipt of the message before proceeding. This can help avoid buffer overflows at the receiver end, which can occur if the sender sends too much data too quickly.

  2. Using MPI_Sendrecv: This is a combined send and receive operation, which allows the sender to send a message and receive a response in a single function call. This can be useful for programs where the sender and receiver need to communicate back and forth in a synchronized manner.

  3. Using MPI_Isend: This is a non-blocking send operation, which allows the sender to send a message and continue with other computations without waiting for the receiver to acknowledge the receipt of the message. This can be useful for programs where the sender needs to send multiple messages to different receivers simultaneously.

  4. Using MPI_Bsend: This is a buffered send operation, which allows the sender to buffer the message in a separate buffer before sending it to the receiver. This can help avoid buffer overflows and improve the efficiency of the send operation, especially when sending large data arrays.

In general, the choice of the MPI Send operation depends on the specific requirements of the program, such as the size of the data array, the level of synchronization required between the sender and receiver, and the need for buffering or non-blocking communication.

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