Cost-Based Optimization of Buffer Size in M/G/1/N Systems under Different Service-Time Distributions

Authors

Derek Doran, Wright State University - Main CampusFollow
Lester Lipsky
Steve Thompson

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

7-2010

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Abstract

An analytic cost model is presented for M/G/1/N queueing systems. It considers the cost of customer loss versus customer delays, by varying buffer size and processor speed. We find optimal (and near optimal) configurations for a wide variety of service-time distributions. The model can provide insight into when it is better to invest in increased processor speed than to supply more buffer space. It is seen that different distributions may need very different hardware for optimal performance, and that it may actually be better to reject customers.

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Presented at the 9th IEEE International Symposium on Network Computing and Applications, Cambridge, MA, July 15-17, 2010.

Repository Citation

Doran, D., Lipsky, L., & Thompson, S. (2010). Cost-Based Optimization of Buffer Size in M/G/1/N Systems under Different Service-Time Distributions. Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Symposium on Network Computing and Applications, 28-35.
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DOI

10.1109/NCA.2010.11