diff --git a/etc/cfg-ethx b/etc/cfg-ethx
index c5aaf36..e2eb330 100644
--- a/etc/cfg-ethx
+++ b/etc/cfg-ethx
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ FCOE_ENABLE="yes"
 ## Default:    no
 # Indicate if DCB service is required at the Ethernet port
 # Normally set to "yes"
-DCB_REQUIRED="yes"
+DCB_REQUIRED="no"
 
 ## Type:	yes/no
 ## Default:	no