Type | SAN Enterprise License Software |
Form Factor | Electronic Delivery (eDelivery) |
Designed For | Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches |
Deployment Type | License activation via software |
Delivery Method | Digital (Electronic Software Distribution) |
License Compatibility | Cisco NX-OS for SAN Extension |
CISCO Nexus 7000 SAN Enterprise License eDelivery



Key Benefits

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- - Enables SAN functionality on Cisco Nexus 7000 series without hardware upgrades
- - TAA compliance makes it ideal for public sector and government deployments
- - Delivered electronically, enabling quick and convenient installation
Product Overview
The CISCO Nexus 7000 SAN Enterprise License eDelivery is a software solution designed to expand the capabilities of the Cisco Nexus 7000 switches in enterprise SAN environments. Through electronic delivery, the license supports high-performance storage networking with rapid deployment and minimal downtime. TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government contracts, and its U.S. origin supports procurement policies. This solution allows enterprises to scale SAN functionalities cost-effectively, maximizing the value of existing Cisco Nexus hardware.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Regulatory Compliance | TAA |
Compliant Region | U.S. Federal Procurement Programs |
Advanced Security Features
Zoning Support | Yes (for SAN traffic control) |
Fabric Security | Yes (via NX-OS policies) |
Access Control | Role-based access control via DCNM or CLI |
Secure Management | Encrypted communications via SSH/HTTPS |
AAA Integration | TACACS+ and RADIUS support for authentication |
Auditing | Command logging and syslog support |
Multitenancy Support | Yes (via Virtual Device Contexts) |
Interfaces
Interface Support | Enables Fibre Channel and FCoE capabilities |
Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel, FCoE, FCIP |
Physical & Environmental
Appliance Required | Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware |
Redundant Capable | Yes (hardware dependent) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Type | SAN Enterprise License |
License Format | eDelivery |
License Term | Perpetual |
Supported Management Platform | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
License Activation Method | Software Key Integration |
License Scope | Enables SAN switching capabilities on Nexus 7000 |
License Features | FCoE, advanced SAN traffic management, zoning, trunking |
Included Support | Optional SMARTnet subscription |
Pre-installed Software Required | NX-OS |
Additional Features
High Availability Features | Supported (hardware dependent) |
Traffic Management | QoS for SAN traffic |
Storage Integration | Integration with major SAN vendors |
SAN Fabric Services | Supports basic and extended fabric services |
Support for Large-Scale SAN | Yes (Enterprise grade scalability) |