Set Up Software FCoE Boot

Your ESXi host can boot from a FCoE LUN using the software FCoE adapter and a network adapter.

When you configure your host for a software FCoE boot, you perform several tasks.

Prerequisites

The network adapter has the following capabilities:

• Support partial FCoE offloads (software FCoE).
• Contain either a FCoE Boot Firmware Table (FBFT) or a FCoE Boot Parameter Table (FBPT).

For information about network adapters that support software FCoE boot, see the VMware Compatibility Guide.