Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE FAQ for Network and I O
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE using Intel® Ethernet converged network adapters.
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Which Intel® Ethernet converged network adapters support Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE?
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What software do I need for Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE?
Intel® Network Connections software versions 15.4 and later contain DCB and FCoE support.
Which operating systems are supported?
- Windows Server 2012*
Note Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE is not compatible with Microsoft Server 2012 Native NIC Teaming
Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE is incompatible with Microsoft Server 2012 NIC Teaming, also known as Load Balancing/Failover (LBFO).- Do not create an LBFO team using Intel® Ethernet 10 gigabit ports when Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE is installed.
- Do not install Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE if Intel Ethernet 10 gigabit ports are part of an LBFO team.
Install failures and persistent link loss may occur if Intel® Ethernet DCB Service for FCoE and LBFO are used on the same port.
- Windows Server 2008* SP2
- Windows Server 2008 R2*
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise 11*, SP1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6*
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What certifications and hardware compatibility are available?
Certified Intel® Ethernet DCB and FCoE Drivers lists compatible targets and switches.
How do I install the DCB and FCoE software in Windows*?
Select the checkbox for Data Center Bridging/Fibre Channel over Ethernet
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Watch a walkthrough of installation of Intel fibre channel over Ethernet on Windows Server 2008 R2*:
Fibre Channel over Ethernet Windows 2008 R2 Server* Install (MP4)
Running Time: 5:09
File name: FCoE_Intstall_W2K8R2.mp4
Size: 13.6 MB
How do I configure DCB and FCoE?
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)/Data Center Bridging User Guide provides details.
Watch a walkthrough configuring FCoE on SUSE Linux* Enterprise Server:
Fibre Channel over Ethernet Suse Linux* Enterprise Server Configuration (MP4)
Running Time: 2:54
File name: FCoE_Config_SLES.mp4
Size: 6.12 MB
Must I configure my adapter for jumbo frames if I am using FCoE?
No. When you install DCB/FCoE, 2.5K mini-jumbo frames are supported for the FCoE traffic independent of the adapter configuration. Therefore, you can configure your adapter to enable or disable jumbo frames for LAN traffic without having any effect on the frame size used for FCoE.
How do I configure my server to boot over an FCoE connection?
Watch a walkthrough configuring FCoE boot on Windows Server 2008:
Fibre Channel over Ethernet Windows Server 2008* Boot (MP4)
Running Time: 5:55
File name: FCoE-Boot-W2K8.mp4
Size: 19.0 MB
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)/Data Center Bridging User Guide provides details.
How do I configure my switch for FCoE?
Refer to your manufacturer's documentation for switch configuration and optimization.
User Guides for Intel® Ethernet Adapters includes configuration examples for the Cisco Nexus* 5000 and the Brocade 8000. Look in the Intel fibre channel over Ethernet (FCoE)/Data Center Bridging (DCB) Guide.
Here are some handy links for configuring the Cisco Nexus* 5000 series:
Setting Up FCoE on a Nexus 5000 by Scott Lowe
Configuring FCoE in the Cisco Nexus* 5000 Series NX-OS Configuration Guide
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