
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
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Installation and Configuration
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
EMC supports Emulex Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Converged Network Adapter (CNA). FCoE adapters represent a
method to converge both Fibre Channel and Ethernet traffic over a
single physical link to a switch infrastructure that manages both
storage (SAN) and network (IP) connectivity within a single unit.
The benefits of FCoE technology become apparent in large data
centers:
◆ Where dense, rack-mounted and blade server chassis exist.
◆ Where physical cable topology simplification is a priority.
◆ In virtualization environments, where several physical storage
and network links are commonly required.
The installation of the Emulex FCoE CNA provides the host with an
Intel-based 10 Gb Ethernet interface (using the existing in-box
drivers), and an Emulex Fibre Channel adapter interface.
Upon installation of the proper driver for the FCoE CNA, the Fibre
Channel interface will function identically to that of a standard
Emulex Fibre Channel HBA. The FCoE CNA simply encapsulates
Fibre Channel traffic within Ethernet frames. As such, FC-based
content within this guide also applies directly to Emulex FCoE CNAs.
In-depth information about FCoE and its supported features and
topologies can be found in the "Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)"
chapter of the EMC Networked Storage Topology Guide, available
through E-Lab Interoperability Navigator at:
http://elabnavigator.EMC.com.
For CNA configuration procedures, refer to “Fibre Channel over
Ethernet (FCoE) Converged Network Adapter (CNA) procedures” on
page 117.
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