Q: Can a Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V virtual machine (VM) boot from the new virtual Fibre Channel HBA?

Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 (formerly code-named Windows Server 8)and booting a virtual machine via Fibre Channel HBA.

John Savill

May 16, 2012

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A: No. The virtual Fibre Channel HBA available in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V, although very useful to give virtual machines (VMs) direct access to Fibre Channel connected storage, can't be used to boot the VM.

 

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