iSCSI and framing

[Black_David@emc.com]

> If framing and steering "are essential" (your words) then why is framing
> not a MUST in the spec? And why are so many implementers stating (or
hinting)
> that they are NOT going to implement it? I think there is a major
disconnect
> are. iSCSI w/o framing or markers is dead in the water IMHO.

Because WG consensus is distinctly absent on this point.  We tried to get
consensus on this in London and failed twice.  I consider that text to be
an open issue at the moment.

Thanks,
--David
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