Re: Intel and Scatter/Gather

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Thanks.  I was told that the Linux driver doesn't support it anyway so
it's academic.  Is my understanding correct?

-r

dallas@quicksprint.com.au wrote:

> >In article <3C7A8741.CAA09FA0@attbi.com> you wrote:
> >> Does the Intel PRO/100+ Server Adapter have scatter/gather dma
> >> capability?
> >
> >Complex answer: Some do, some don't, depending on the exact chip
> >revision.
> >However no driver currently supports it afaik.
> >A 3Com 3c905 however.....
>
> If your intel adaptor has the DEC 21xxx chip then it does :)
> I'm not sure if the server adaptors use it, this linuxbox's pro
> management adaptor is a 82557, whereas at home my linuxbox's intel
> nic has the dec chip.
>
> dallas
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