diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/emulex/benet/be_cmds.h b/drivers/net/ethernet/emulex/benet/be_cmds.h
index 59b3c05..3c16e6c 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/emulex/benet/be_cmds.h
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/emulex/benet/be_cmds.h
@@ -1835,6 +1835,7 @@
 #define PORT_RESOURCE_DESC_TYPE_V1		0x55
 #define MAX_RESOURCE_DESC			264
 
+#define VFT_SHIFT				3	/* VF template */
 #define IMM_SHIFT				6	/* Immediate */
 #define NOSV_SHIFT				7	/* No save */