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19 Booting VMware ESXi from FCoE
4 Troubleshooting
Switches are located between the hosts and storage devices and have visibility to both sides of the storage
network. When there is an issue in the fabric, observe if the issue persisting on the host or storage or the
switch and then perform a detailed diagnosis.
Verify the following issues:
Host issues:
• Missing device(s)
• CNA firmware
• Incorrect device driver installation and device configuration
• Interrupted or damaged links between host and switch
Storage issues:
• Physical connectivity between switch and storage
• Incorrect storage configuration
Switch issues:
• Missing or interrupted links
• Damaged cables
• Incorrect switch and zoning configuration