Which two storage adapters require no VMkernel ports?

Which two storage adapters require no VMkernel ports? (Choose two.)

Which two storage adapters require no VMkernel ports? (Choose two.)

A.
Independent Hardware iSCSI Adapter

B.
iSCSI Software Adapter

C.
Dependent iSCSI Adapter

D.
Fibre Channel HBA

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Brian

Brian

Basically a VMKernel port is required if the adapter does not have its own TCP/IP stack implemented.

Both FC HBA and Independent HW iSCSI implements a TCP/IP stack, so there is no need for a VMkernel port.

Explanation:
See page 65 from vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-50-storage-guide.pdf

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