Mathematics – Probability
Scientific paper
2010-06-02
Stochastic Systems 2011, Vol. 1, No. 2, 411-436
Mathematics
Probability
Scientific paper
10.1214/10-SSY008
In this paper we consider a ring of $N\ge 1$ queues served by a single server in a cyclic order. After having served a queue (according to a service discipline that may vary from queue to queue), there is a switch-over period and then the server serves the next queue and so forth. This model is known in the literature as a \textit{polling model}. Each of the queues is fed by a non-decreasing L\'evy process, which can be different during each of the consecutive periods within the server's cycle. The $N$-dimensional L\'evy processes obtained in this fashion are described by their (joint) Laplace exponent, thus allowing for non-independent input streams. For such a system we derive the steady-state distribution of the joint workload at embedded epochs, i.e. polling and switching instants. Using the Kella-Whitt martingale, we also derive the steady-state distribution at an arbitrary epoch. Our analysis heavily relies on establishing a link between fluid (L\'evy input) polling systems and multi-type Ji\v{r}ina processes (continuous-state discrete-time branching processes). This is done by properly defining the notion of the \textit{branching property} for a discipline, which can be traced back to Fuhrmann and Resing. This definition is broad enough to contain the most important service disciplines, like exhaustive and gated.
Boxma Onno
Ivanovs Jevgenijs
Kosinski Kamil Marcin
Mandjes Michel
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