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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.