FCoE encapsulates Fibre Channel frames into what type of frames for transmission?

FCoE, or Fibre Channel over Ethernet, encapsulates Fibre Channel frames within Ethernet frames for transmission. This design allows Fibre Channel protocols to take advantage of existing Ethernet networks and infrastructure, facilitating the consolidation of storage and data networking. By using Ethernet frames, FCoE retains many of the qualities of Fibre Channel, such as low latency and high throughput, while benefiting from the flexibility and scalability that Ethernet technology provides.

This encapsulation is essential for maintaining the integrity of the Fibre Channel protocol within an Ethernet environment, enabling data centers to support both storage area networks (SANs) and regular data traffic over a more unified network.