2V0-622 · Question #10
Why does iSCSI use hardware and software initiators?
The correct answer is C. To obtain native support within ESXi.. iSCSI uses both hardware and software initiators primarily because ESXi includes a native built-in software iSCSI initiator that provides iSCSI support directly within the hypervisor.
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Why does iSCSI use hardware and software initiators?
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- ATo initiate connectivity to hardware and software components
- BTo enable storage of data.
- CTo obtain native support within ESXi.
- DTo establish network connectivity.
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- C91% (21)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
iSCSI uses both hardware and software initiators primarily because ESXi includes a native built-in software iSCSI initiator that provides iSCSI support directly within the hypervisor.
Initiators are not used to connect to both hardware and software components generically; they are specific to establishing connections to iSCSI targets on storage arrays.
Enabling data storage is the goal of the iSCSI protocol itself, not the specific reason for having both hardware and software initiator types.
ESXi ships with a native software iSCSI initiator integrated directly into the VMkernel network stack, meaning no additional hardware is required for iSCSI connectivity. Hardware initiators (dedicated iSCSI HBAs) offload TCP/IP processing to the card but are optional - both types exist to give administrators flexibility while leveraging ESXi's native iSCSI support.
Establishing general network connectivity is the role of standard VMkernel NICs, not the specific purpose of iSCSI initiators.
Concept tested: iSCSI hardware and software initiator types in ESXi
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-storage/GUID-8BB8E3CB-4666-4574-BA6E-B7A8A2CCA6DE.html
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