Reference Guide

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The following table lists the FIP functions.
Table 20. FIP Functions
FIP Function Description
FIP VLAN discovery FCoE devices (ENodes) discover the FCoE VLANs on
which to transmit and receive FIP and FCoE traffic.
FIP discovery FCoE end-devices and FCFs are automatically discovered.
Initialization FCoE devices learn ENodes from the FLOGI and FDISC to
allow immediate login and create a virtual link with an
FCoE switch.
Maintenance A valid virtual link between an FCoE device and an FCoE
switch is maintained and the LOGO functions properly.
Logout On receiving a FLOGI packet, FSB deletes all existing
sessions from the ENode to the FCF.
Figure 39. FIP Discovery and Login Between an ENode and an FCF
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