300-625 · Question #51
Which EtherType is used by the FCoE Initialization Protocol?
The correct answer is B. 0×8914. 0x8914 is the EtherType assigned by the IEEE specifically for the FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP), which handles fabric login and discovery before FCoE data transmission begins. Option A (0x8913) is a distractor with no standard assignment relevant to FCoE. Option D (0x8906)…
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Which EtherType is used by the FCoE Initialization Protocol?
Options
- A0×8913
- B0×8914
- C0×xfc0e
- D0×8906
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(38 responses)- A3% (1)
- B95% (36)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
0x8914 is the EtherType assigned by the IEEE specifically for the FCoE Initialization Protocol (FIP), which handles fabric login and discovery before FCoE data transmission begins. Option A (0x8913) is a distractor with no standard assignment relevant to FCoE. Option D (0x8906) is the EtherType for actual FCoE data frames - a common confusion since it's a real FCoE value, just not FIP. Option C (0x×fc0e) is malformed - the embedded "×" makes it an invalid hex value and should be a red flag to dismiss immediately on sight.
Memory tip: Think "FIP = 8914, FCoE = 8906." FIP initializes the connection, so its EtherType is higher - FIP comes last numerically but runs first logically. The pair 8906/8914 are the two FCoE EtherTypes to know cold for the exam.
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