diff --git a/drivers/scsi/lpfc/lpfc_ct.c b/drivers/scsi/lpfc/lpfc_ct.c
index 126723a5bc6f..54664a07d92e 100644
--- a/drivers/scsi/lpfc/lpfc_ct.c
+++ b/drivers/scsi/lpfc/lpfc_ct.c
@@ -1734,6 +1734,9 @@ lpfc_fdmi_hba_attr_manufacturer(struct lpfc_vport *vport,
 	ae = (struct lpfc_fdmi_attr_entry *)&ad->AttrValue;
 	memset(ae, 0, 256);
 
+	/* This string MUST be consistent with other FC platforms
+	 * supported by Broadcom.
+	 */
 	strncpy(ae->un.AttrString,
 		"Emulex Corporation",
 		       sizeof(ae->un.AttrString));