Support for Intel Ethernet Controller (i219, device 15b7)

Question

Hi, I just started testing some hardware I got as dedicated device for Sophos UTM or rather Sophos XG. 
 I was going to use a Shuttle DH170 with Intel Core i3 as it has two Intel Ethernet Controller already on-board. One is a I211 Gigabit Network Controller, the other a I219. The I211 is recognized by the UTM 9.3, the other is not. Will you be adding support for the I219? 
 Just found the Sophos XG firmware and tested it - same result. One controller (I211) is recognized, the other (I219) is not. 
 Cheers, Alex

rfcat_vk · Answer

I think I know the answer and I am not sure where I found it, might have been the UTM hardware forum. 
 The i219v NIC is a home equipment chip and not considered suitable for use in industrial equipment such as a firewall. 
 I understand the frustration because I have a number of MBs with that chip that require an additional card to get the required ports. 
 Another point to be aware of, some of the asrock MBs do not have the ability to return to previous state settings in the BIOS. Resulting in a dead firewall until someone can push the power button.