Cisco Nexus 7700 Virtual Device Context License
Unlock advanced network segmentation and management capabilities for your Cisco Nexus 7700 series switches with this Virtual Device Contexts license.
- Feature Unlock: Enables the creation and management of up to 4 Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) per license.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate network traffic and configurations for different departments or applications, enhancing security and performance.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplify management by treating logical network segments as independent devices.
- Scalability: Provides the foundation for a more modular and adaptable network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Nexus 7700 Virtual Device Context (VDC) license is a platform software subscription that enables advanced network virtualization capabilities on your Nexus 7700 series chassis. It allows you to divide a single physical switch into multiple independent logical switches, each with its own configuration, routing instance, and management plane.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize VDCs to create secure, isolated network environments for different business units, applications, or security zones. This license is essential for environments requiring granular control over network resources and enhanced operational flexibility within their data center or campus core.
- Virtual Device Contexts: Enables the creation of up to 4 isolated logical switches on a single Nexus 7700 chassis.
- Enhanced Security: Isolates traffic and configurations, preventing issues in one VDC from impacting others.
- Simplified Management: Allows independent configuration and troubleshooting of logical network segments.
- Resource Optimization: Efficiently utilizes hardware resources by supporting multiple logical devices.
- Platform Flexibility: Supports diverse application and departmental network requirements on a single physical platform.
This license empowers SMB and mid-market IT teams to achieve enterprise-level network segmentation and management without the associated hardware costs.
What This Enables
Enable Network Segmentation for Security
Enable teams to isolate critical applications or sensitive data by creating distinct virtual network segments. This prevents unauthorized access and limits the blast radius of security incidents.
data center consolidation, multi-tenant environments, security zone implementation, network virtualization
Streamline Management of Diverse Networks
Streamline the management of complex network infrastructures by allowing IT professionals to configure and manage logical network segments independently. This simplifies troubleshooting and policy enforcement.
segmented application deployments, departmental network isolation, compliance requirement adherence, network resource allocation
Automate Resource Allocation and Scaling
Automate the process of allocating network resources to different business units or projects. VDCs allow for dynamic adjustment of resources within logical partitions as needs evolve.
dynamic workload provisioning, resource optimization, network service delivery, infrastructure modernization
Key Features
Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs)
Allows a single physical switch to operate as multiple independent logical switches, enhancing flexibility and resource utilization.
Network Isolation
Provides strong separation between different network segments, improving security and preventing service disruptions.
Independent Configuration and Management
Enables granular control over each logical switch, simplifying administration and troubleshooting.
Scalability and Modularity
Supports the growth and evolution of network requirements by allowing logical expansion on existing hardware.
Cisco NX-OS Integration
Seamlessly integrates with the Cisco Nexus 7700 platform, ensuring reliable and feature-rich network operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict network segmentation to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which VDCs facilitate.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and secure patient data, making network segmentation via VDCs crucial for isolating different departments and systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups often manage separate networks for point-of-sale systems, guest Wi-Fi, and corporate operations, which VDCs can logically segregate on shared infrastructure.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need robust security and the ability to segregate networks for different departments or sensitive operations to meet stringent compliance and security mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virtual Device Context (VDC)?
A Virtual Device Context (VDC) is a feature on Cisco Nexus switches that allows a single physical switch to be partitioned into multiple independent logical switches. Each VDC has its own configuration, routing instance, and management plane.
How many VDCs can I create with this license?
This specific license, N77-VDC1K9, enables the creation of up to 4 Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) per license on a Cisco Nexus 7700 series switch.
What are the benefits of using VDCs?
VDCs offer significant benefits including enhanced network security through isolation, simplified management of complex networks, improved resource utilization, and greater flexibility to support diverse application requirements on a single hardware platform.
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.