An apparatus includes a plurality of memories, a plurality of systems, and a switch interface circuit. Each of the plurality of systems includes a memory controller coupled to a respective one of the plurality of memories. Additionally, each of the plurality of systems is coupled to at least one other one of the plurality of systems. Each of the plurality of systems further includes one or more coherent agents configured to access the plurality of memories, and wherein the plurality of systems enforce coherency across the plurality of systems for at least some accesses. At least one of the plurality of systems is coupled to the switch interface circuit separate from the interconnection of the plurality of systems. The switch interface circuit is configured to interface the apparatus to a switch fabric.

 
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