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CISCO Nexus 7700 Enhanced Layer 2 License (FabricPath) eDelivery

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  • Enables FabricPath support for advanced Layer 2 multipath networking
  • Optimized for Cisco Nexus 7700 series switches
  • Delivered electronically for rapid installation and configuration
  • Supports TAA-compliant deployments
  • Improves network scalability and resiliency in data centers

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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
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

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