| Product Type | Enhanced Layer 2 Software License |
| Platform Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 7700 Series Switches |
| License Model | eDelivery (Digital License) |
| Scalability Enhancement | Yes, via Cisco FabricPath |
| Purpose | Enables scalable Layer 2 Ethernet fabrics |
| Form Factor | Software License Key |
CISCO Nexus 7700 Enhanced Layer 2 License (FabricPath) eDelivery

Key Benefits
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- Activates critical FabricPath technology, allowing for optimized Layer 2 network topologies
- Electronic delivery ensures fast deployment and configuration for time-sensitive upgrades
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for government and federally regulated environments
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 7700 Enhanced Layer 2 License (FabricPath) eDelivery enables advanced Layer 2 networking functionality on Nexus 7700 series switches. Designed to enhance the scalability and performance of data center networks, this license unlocks Cisco FabricPath — a robust multipath technology developed to simplify large-scale Ethernet networking. With TAA compliance and eDelivery, it supports rapid deployment and secure government applications. FabricPath allows for scalable, loop-free Layer 2 environments ideal for east-west traffic in virtualized setups, contributing to high availability and uptime.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| License Type | Perpetual |
| License Deployment | eDelivery |
| License Activation | Enabled via software key and Cisco Smart Licensing |
| License Scope | Node-based license for Cisco Nexus 7700 switches |
| Digital Delivery Format | Product Activation Key (PAK) |
| Smart Licensing Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| ECCN | 5D002.C.1 |
| HTS Code | 8523.49.4000 |
| Product Compliance | Complies with US Federal Government procurement requirements |
Additional Capabilities
| Cisco FabricPath Functionality | Enables MAC routing, scalable multicast, loop-free topology |
| Compatibility | Cisco NX-OS Software |
| Primary Use Case | Large-scale virtualized data center networks |
| Supports Virtual PortChannels (vPC) | Yes, with FabricPath |
| Zero Touch Provisioning | Supported when integrated with Cisco ACI or APIC |
| Hot-Swappable Hardware Impact | No, purely software license |
| Lead Time | Instant (Electronic delivery upon order completion) |
| Software Compatibility | Cisco NX-OS 6.x and later |
| Upgrade Path | Integrates with additional L3 licenses for full data center fabric control |
| MAC Address Scalability | Enhanced via FabricPath vs. traditional STP |
| Loop Prevention Protocol | Eliminates use of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) |
| VLAN Scaling Support | High-density VLAN scaling enabled |
| Multicast Replication Optimization | Yes, via FabricPath trees |
| High Availability Support | Yes |
Interfaces
| FabricPath Support | Yes |
| Layer 2 Features | Loop-free multipathing, scalable VLANs, MAC address scalability |
| Multipath Ethernet | Yes, IEEE 802.1aq-like functionality through Cisco FabricPath |
Advanced Security Features
| Isolation Capabilities | Yes, through traffic segmentation with FabricPath |
| Traffic Engineering | Supports high availability and redundancy |
Physical & Environmental
| Physical Delivery | No, electronic software delivery only |