Storage FC
FC is an entire high-speed network stack used to implement storage area networks. Starting with vSphere 6.0U2, ESXi supports 32 Gbps FC for all the supported HBA.
When using ESXi with FC SAN, follow the recommendations and best practices of both VMware and the storage vendor to avoid possible issues. Note that storage vendor specifications could be more restrictive than VMware's; for example, the hardware compatibility list could be smallest or restricted on specific firmware/driver versions. In those cases, it's important to use the vendor specifications.
On the ESXi side, you have only to plug the supported FC HBA (with the correct firmware and drivers) and cable them properly, usually following a full fabric topology:
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