FAQ Can you operate a GMSL pair without using I2C communication for the reverse channel?

Yes, you can use a GMSL serializer and deserializer without any I2C communication.  I2C communication is necessary though if you need to program the part, so you will have to use the default configuration of the parts if you do not use I2C.  As long as the final application can be used with the default configuration, I2C is not required.