If I have an SR-IOV compatable pci-e Intel quad card can I run SR-IOV even though I do not have an 11G Generation II system?
I have read the below kb from Dell but I am not clear if this just refers to the onboard NICs or if the chipset must support it as well.
The following platforms are also supported and must be an 11G Generation II server:
- T410, R410, R510, R610, T610, R710, T710.
How to identify an 11G Generation II system:
- These servers will be physically marked with symbol “II” on the Express service tag. The Express service tag is located in front panel of the system.
- These systems support Intel 56XX (Westmere) processors
- The System Revision Field in the iDRAC GUI will have “II”
Supported SR-IOV network cards:
- Intel X520 10GB Ethernet adapters.