Summary
Intel® Ethernet Network Adapters that support Software iSCSI and not Hardware iSCSI offload
Description
Does Intel offer hardware iSCSI offload on the following NICs?
- X520
- X550
- X710
- XXV710
Resolution
No. The adapters (as referenced in data sheets and product brief) support Software iSCSI and not Hardware iSCSI offload.
- Intel requires software initiator. Software-based iSCSI implementation can be configured.
- Standard NICs can be used to connect the host to a remote iSCSI target on the IP network.
- The software iSCSI adapter that is built into ESXi facilitates this connection by communicating with the physical NICs through the network stack.