Meta patents method to track message order in large AI clusters
This patent describes a system for managing data flow between computers in a large AI cluster. It assigns specific sequence numbers to messages to ensure they are received and processed in the correct order, allowing the system to verify when a request is fully complete.
In the filing’s own words
Systems and methods may include assigning a plurality of messages, associated with a request, to one or more queue pairs (QPs). In addition, a message sequence number (MSN) may be assigned to one of one or more messages of the plurality of messages. A sender global sequence number (GSN) may be assigned to one of the one or more messages. The plurality of messages may be received via a receiver. As a result, the receiver may assign a receiver GSN to one or more of the plurality of messages received. The received messages may comprise data associated with the MSN, FSN, or PSN. The receiver may track completion of the request based on the MSN assigned, via the sender. The plurality of messages may be transmitted in order, based on the MSN.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1. A method comprising: assigning a plurality of messages, associated with a request, to one or more queue pairs (QPs); assigning a message sequence number (MSN) to one of a one or more messages of the plurality of messages; assigning a sender global sequence number (GSN) to one of the one or more messages; receiving the plurality of messages; assigning a receiver GSN to the one or more messages of the plurality of messages received; tracking completion of the request, based on the MSN assigned, via a sender; and transmitting the plurality of messages in order.
Facts
- Company
- Meta (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
- Official title
- Tracking in order completion of communication requests between a source destination node pair in a large AI cluster
- Patent number
- US12726421B2
- Application number
- 18991253
- Filed
- Dec 20, 2024
- Granted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Inventors
- 3
- Claims
- 20
Classified under
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Summaries are simplified from the filing’s own abstract and first claim. A patent filing is not a product announcement.
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