Cisco Nexus 7700 FCoE License
Unlock advanced Fibre Channel over Ethernet capabilities for your Cisco Nexus 7700 48-port 10G switches with this essential platform license subscription.
- Feature Access: Enables Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) functionality on supported Nexus 7700 platforms.
- Network Convergence: Allows for the consolidation of storage and data traffic over a single Ethernet network infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to FCoE features for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring ongoing support and updates.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Cisco Nexus 7700 series switches with 48-port 10G interfaces.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco FCoE license subscription is designed for the Nexus 7700 platform, specifically enabling Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities on 48-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules.
It is intended for businesses that require the performance and reliability of Fibre Channel storage networking combined with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of Ethernet, allowing for converged network infrastructure.
- FCoE Enablement: Activates the FCoE protocol on your Nexus 7700 switches, allowing them to carry both storage and data traffic.
- Network Simplification: Reduces the number of network adapters and switches required by converging storage and IP traffic onto a single infrastructure.
- Performance Optimization: Delivers low-latency, high-throughput performance suitable for demanding storage applications.
- Scalability: Supports the growth of your storage network by enabling efficient use of existing Ethernet infrastructure.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network operates with licensed features, maintaining compliance and access to Cisco support for the licensed duration.
This Cisco FCoE license subscription is ideal for mid-market organizations looking to streamline their data center network and storage infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Converged Network Infrastructure
Enable teams to consolidate storage and data traffic onto a unified Ethernet network, reducing cabling and hardware complexity. Streamline data center operations by simplifying network architecture and management.
data center consolidation, network modernization, storage area network upgrade, high-performance computing environments
Enhance Storage Network Performance
Streamline storage access with low-latency, high-throughput Fibre Channel over Ethernet connectivity. Automate the delivery of high-performance storage services to demanding business applications.
virtualized server environments, high-transaction databases, mission-critical application hosting, storage-intensive workloads
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Ensure your Cisco Nexus 7700 switches are properly licensed for FCoE functionality, avoiding potential operational disruptions or compliance issues. Protect your investment by maintaining an up-to-date and compliant network infrastructure.
regulated industry compliance, IT asset management, network infrastructure audits, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support
Allows for the convergence of storage and data traffic over a single Ethernet network, reducing infrastructure complexity and costs.
Nexus 7700 Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco Nexus 7700 series switches, maximizing your hardware investment.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides access to FCoE features for a defined term, offering predictable costs and access to ongoing software updates and support.
48-Port 10G Interface Support
Optimizes performance for high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet environments, suitable for demanding storage and data applications.
Network Convergence
Simplifies network design and management by consolidating storage and IP traffic, leading to reduced cabling and power consumption.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable, and secure data transmission for trading, transaction processing, and risk management, making FCoE ideal for consolidating storage and data networks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive patient data, necessitating robust and efficient storage solutions that FCoE can provide by converging networks and ensuring high performance for medical imaging and records.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require high-performance networking for real-time data acquisition and control systems, benefiting from FCoE's ability to consolidate traffic and simplify infrastructure for operational technology (OT) and IT.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups manage large volumes of transaction data and customer information, requiring efficient storage and network performance that FCoE can deliver through infrastructure consolidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)?
FCoE is a storage networking technology that allows Fibre Channel network traffic to be carried directly over Ethernet networks. It enables the convergence of data and storage traffic onto a single network infrastructure.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Nexus 7700 series switches, particularly those equipped with 48-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules that support FCoE functionality.
What is the benefit of using FCoE for my business?
FCoE simplifies your data center by reducing the number of network adapters, switches, and cables required. This leads to lower costs, reduced power consumption, and easier management of your network infrastructure.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.