Post-Silicon Validation of Static Lockstep Mode on Intel<sup>®</sup> Xeon<sup>®</sup> Processor E-Core Architecture

Error detection mechanisms are essential to ensure high reliability in data centers. We present a post-silicon validation of Intel's new core lockstep feature based on laser fault injection. Our experimental data shows lockstep is able to mitigate up to 100% of the errors that would otherwise be silent. Keywords-Reliability, Validation, Lockstep, HPC, Laser

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2025-03-30
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https://doi.org/10.1109/irps48204.2025.10983044
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Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design
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Post-Silicon Validation of Static Lockstep Mode on Intel® Xeon® Processor E-Core Architecture

Bjørn Axel Gran, Ricardo Ascázubi, F. Libano, S. Mattord
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Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design
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Post-Silicon Validation of Static Lockstep Mode on Intel® Xeon® Processor E-Core Architecture

Bjørn Axel Gran, Ricardo Ascázubi, F. Libano, S. Mattord
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Error detection mechanisms are essential to ensure high reliability in data centers. We present a post-silicon validation of Intel's new core lockstep feature based on laser fault injection. Our experimental data shows lockstep is able to mitigate up to 100% of the errors that would otherwise be silent. Keywords-Reliability, Validation, Lockstep, HPC, Laser

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