FCoE

[exsitezet1]

Hello,
recently I have installed in my lab VCSA 8 and ESXi 6.7/ESXi 8 and I’d like to test software adapter FCoE.
Is it possible to do this with Quantastor 6 without any HBA just like with iSCSI?

[jblake]

Hello,

I do not think it is possible to create a virtual FCoE adapter in QuantaStor today, but we can look into it for you. Can you provide some more information on what you are trying to test?

[exsitezet1]

Hello,
I just wanted to test software FCoE versus software iSCSI, which solution is better. I don't have hardware FC so it seemd a good experience.

[jblake]

Hello,

We do not have the ability today to create FCoE adapters in QuantaStor. We recommend using iSCSI with multiple subnets.

[exsitezet1]

thank you for answer

[jblake]

No problem. Thank you for your patience.

[exsitezet1]

Hello,
in previous post you mentioned that instead of FCoE iSCSI can be used, my question is, what is that? There is something like FC Initiator.

[jblake]

Yes, we support FC clients that have an WWPN number, but we cannot create a virtual FC adapter in QuantaStor to connect to FC devices.

[exsitezet1]

ok, now I understand