> Folks-
> We are looking seriously at STP as a jumping off point to the ipSCSI
> endeavor. Toward that end we would like to work with you on the
> Linux/STP project. It will take a a little time to set up our test bed
> and get the same kernel up that you are using. I gather also that you
> have twiked a NIC driver, so I think we should use that net card as well
> (which one is it?).
Though the Linux/STP code will work on most ethernet and/or IP devices
without any modification of the driver/NIC (by simulating most STP
reqd. functionality in s/w), we've been principally interested in
enhancing GbE for STP. Toward this end, we've modified the
GbE driver and the firmware to a limited extent. The NIC we're using
for our purpose is the Tigon-2 based alteon GbE NIC.
A group at CERN is also very interested in running SCSI over STP,
and I'm CCing them on this email to introduce your intentions to
each other.
In the future, it might be useful to have such discussion on the
stp mailing list (stp@xxxxxxxxxxx) to have everyone participate in
the discussion and be aware of work happening in this dimension.
thanks,
:a
>
> After that stage, I will be happy to share the work load with you on
> pushing it forward.
>
> Our near term goal is to get a iSCSI like system up on IP or TCP/IP
> to study perfomance issues with general traffic on the same net.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Main
> Cambex Corporation
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