FCoE
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FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is a network protocol that encapsulates Fibre Channel frames over Ethernet networks to enable converged storage and data traffic on a single infrastructure.
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Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
network protocol
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storage networking protocol → |
| abbreviationOf |
Fibre Channel over Ethernet
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| acronym |
FCoE
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| benefit |
lower power consumption compared to separate FC and Ethernet adapters
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simplified cabling and management → |
| category |
data center networking
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storage networking → |
| compatibleWith |
existing Fibre Channel protocols
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| competesWith |
Fibre Channel
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NVMe over Fabrics → iSCSI → |
| definedBy |
T11 committee
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| enables |
converged storage and data traffic
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| encapsulates |
Fibre Channel frames
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| fullName |
Fibre Channel over Ethernet
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| goal |
consolidate I/O traffic
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leverage existing Ethernet infrastructure → reduce cabling complexity → |
| introducedAround |
2008
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| maintains |
Fibre Channel fabric services
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| operatesAtLayer |
data link layer
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| preserves |
Fibre Channel addressing
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Fibre Channel control plane → Fibre Channel security model → Fibre Channel zoning → |
| requires |
DCB-capable Ethernet switches
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Data Center Bridging → FCoE-capable network interface cards → congestion notification mechanisms → enhanced transmission selection → lossless transport characteristics → priority-based flow control → |
| runsOver |
Ethernet
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| standardizedIn |
INCITS T11
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| supports |
10 Gigabit Ethernet
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100 Gigabit Ethernet → 40 Gigabit Ethernet → FCoE forwarders → FCoE-capable switches → converged network adapters → |
| transportMedium |
copper Ethernet cabling
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optical Ethernet cabling → |
| transports |
SCSI commands
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| usedFor |
storage area networks
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| usedIn |
data center networks
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| uses |
FCoE Initialization Protocol
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lossless Ethernet → |
Referenced by (7)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Fibre Channel
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Fibre Channel ("Fibre Channel over Ethernet") → |
competesWith |
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FCoE
("Fibre Channel over Ethernet")
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abbreviationOf |
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FCoE
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acronym |
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FCoE
("Fibre Channel over Ethernet")
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fullName |
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Cisco UCS
("Fibre Channel over Ethernet")
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networkingTechnology |
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FCoE
("FCoE Initialization Protocol")
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uses |