Cisco MACsec - License - 1 Gbps

Experience enterprise-grade data security with Cisco MACsec - License - 1 Gbps. This 1 Gbps license unlocks IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption across eligible Cisco devices, safeguarding data-in-motion across campus networks, data centers, and branch offices. Delivered electronically for fast, frictionless deployment, this license scales with your network needs, enabling secure inter-switch communications, secure link aggregation, and protected connectivity to cloud resources. With MACsec, you gain strong AES-based encryption, robust key management, and policy-driven security that aligns with compliance requirements such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. The license integrates seamlessly with Cisco's Integrated Security and Trust architecture, providing visibility, management, and control through familiar Cisco tools. Whether you are modernizing a campus core, securing a data center fabric, or extending secure links to remote sites, this 1 Gbps MACsec license offers the performance, reliability, and ease-of-use modern networks demand. It is designed for scalable operations, enabling administrators to deploy encryption without sacrificing throughput, latency, or reliability. The license can be used across multiple devices within the scope of the per-port throughput, and supports future-proofing as your security requirements evolve. It is a cost-effective route to meet regulatory and risk-management goals while maintaining high network performance.

• 1 Gbps per-port MACsec throughput: Protects data-in-transit on high-speed Ethernet links with negligible performance impact, enabling secure interconnects across campus, data centers, and branch sites.
• Electronic delivery for instant activation: Purchase and receive your license digitally, reducing procurement wait times and accelerating secure deployment across the network.
• Wide device compatibility with MACsec-capable Cisco hardware: Works with Cisco switches and routers that support IEEE 802.1AE MACsec, leveraging existing infrastructure and reducing upgrade costs.
• Policy-based encryption and key management: Supports automated key agreement, rekeying, and centralized policy control to maintain continuous protection with minimal administrative overhead.
• Scalable licensing and upgrade options: Designed to grow with your network—upgrade paths are available to increase throughput, expand port coverage, or extend MACsec features as security needs evolve.

Technical Details of Cisco MACsec - License - 1 Gbps

• Delivery method: Electronic license (license key and activation details provided digitally at purchase)
• License type: MACsec-1Gbps per-port throughput license
• Throughput: Up to 1 Gbps encrypted data per link (per port, per device as supported by hardware)
• Device compatibility: Compatible with Cisco devices that support IEEE 802.1AE MACsec; verify device model and software version for MACsec support
• SKU: Not disclosed
• UPC: Not disclosed
• Activation and management: Activation through Cisco licensing portal; license status can be verified with device license commands

How to install Cisco MACsec - License - 1 Gbps

To apply your MACsec license and enable encrypted links, follow these general steps. Note that exact commands and interfaces vary by Cisco device family and software version; consult device-specific documentation for precise instructions.

• Confirm MACsec capability on the target Cisco device and ensure you are running a software version that supports MACsec encryption.
• Complete the purchase to receive the electronic license package, including the license key or file and activation instructions.
• Access the device management interface (CLI or GUI) and begin the license installation process as directed by Cisco for your device family.
• Apply the MACsec license to the appropriate ports or interfaces that will carry encrypted traffic, then enable MACsec on those interfaces (often by enabling the MACsec feature and configuring key agreement protocols).
• Reload or restart the affected services if required, verify license status and MACsec operational state with show commands, and perform a basic connectivity test to ensure encrypted traffic flows as expected.

Frequently asked questions

• What is Cisco MACsec - License - 1 Gbps? It is a digital license that enables IEEE 802.1AE MACsec encryption at up to 1 Gbps on eligible Cisco devices, protecting data-in-motion across Ethernet links.
• What devices support MACsec license? Cisco switches and routers that implement MACsec and are running compatible software are supported; check your model and software version to confirm MACsec support.
• Is the license per port or per device? The license provides up to 1 Gbps of MACsec throughput per port/interface as supported by the device; licensing arrangements may vary by platform.
• How is the license delivered? The license is delivered electronically after purchase, with activation details provided via Cisco's licensing portal.
• Do I need to restart devices after installation? In most cases a reload or reinitialization is required to apply the new MACsec license; refer to device-specific guidelines for exact steps.