MACSEC configuration on Nexus 7004 (N7K-F348XP-25) card

[Darshan Bhat]

Hi All,

Can someone confirm, is there macsec configuration supported on Nexus 7004 (N7K-F348XP-25 LAN Card) and is it require any licence to activate?

Thanks,

Darshan

[balaji.bandi]

here is the information supported on particular ports :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-7000-series-switches/datasheet-c78-733366.html

License look at the below reference guide :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/nx-os/licensing/guide/b_Cisco_NX-OS_Licensing_Guide/b_Cisco_NX-OS_Licensing_Guide_chapter_01.html

[Darshan Bhat]

Thank you Balaji.

could you please share specific information? 

It will really help. 

[Marius Gunnerud · Accepted solution]

According to Cisco documentation, Nexus 7K supports MACsec.  See the link below for further information.

Licensing Requirements for Cisco TrustSec MACSec

The following table shows the licensing requirements for this feature:

Product

License Requirement

Cisco NX-OS

Beginning with Cisco NX-OS Release 6.1, Cisco TrustSec requires no license. Any feature not included in a license package is bundled with the Cisco NX-OS system images and is provided at no extra charge to you. For Cisco NX-OS releases prior to 6.1, Cisco TrustSec requires an Advanced Services license. Cisco TrustSec licensing does not have a grace period. You must obtain and install an Advanced Services license before you can use Cisco TrustSec. Note  For an explanation of the Cisco NX-OS licensing scheme and how to obtain and apply licenses, see the Cisco NX-OS Licensing Guide.

Reference:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/nx-os/security/configuration/guide/b_Cisco_Nexus_7000_NX-OS_Security_Configuration_Guide__Release_7-x/b_Cisco_Nexus_7000_NX-OS_Security_Configuration_Guide__Release_7-x_chapter_011011.html#...

[Darshan Bhat]

Thank you Marius.