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Conclusion

Server virtualization has been one of the key drivers of converged networks in the data center. A converged network fully complements server virtualization and enables the roll out of on-demand services where applications and network services are provisioned on the fly. Fibre Channel over Ethernet technology enables network convergence in enterprise data centers and provides benefits such as infrastructure simplification, investment protection and lowered total cost of ownership. FCoE extends these benefits without disrupting existing architectures and operating models.

Emulex has partnered with VMware to enable FCoE based network convergence for the ESX Server environments. This document provided an outline for how to deploy this emerging technology in an ESX environment.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Introduction Drivers of Network ConvergenceBenefits of FCoE Enabled Network Convergence Consolidation while protecting existing investmentsFCoE Technology Overview Increased IT efficiency and business agilityIntroduction to Emulex LP21000 CNA Emulex LP21000 CNAConverged network deployment and access to SAN Converged Network Deployment modelsConverged Networking with FCoE in an ESX Environment CNA Instantiation Model in ESXConfiguring the LP21000 as a Storage Adapter Two LP21000 CNAs appear as Fibre Channel Storage adapters Configuring the LP21000 for Multipathing in ESX Server w LP21000 FCoE Enabled Switch Configuring the LP21000 as a Network Adapter Two LP21000 CNAs appear as two 10 Gigabit network adaptersConfiguring the LP21000 for NIC Teaming in ESX Scaling to Enterprise ManageabilityPage Conclusion 09-1387
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