Adaptor-FEX license requirement

[Paul Marshall]

I have a client who has purchased C Class Servers with VIC1225 cards and Nexus 5548UP switches but just has the base license. I'm unable to establish whether Adaptor-FEX can be used or not given the specifications suggest it bundles up everything to FCoE.

Doe's anyone have a definative answer for this?

[padramas · Accepted solution]

Hello Paul,

Adapter FEX does not require license.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps9441/ps9670/guide_c07-690080.html

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Verify Licensing Requirements

No A-FEX license is required for A-FEX to function.

If using FC or FCoE, make sure the appropriate license is installed.

If you are using the Layer 3 card, make sure to install the BASE license.

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If you are planning to use VM-FEX, then VMFEX license is required

Table 3 - Nexus 5000

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/nx-os/licensing/guide/b_Cisco_NX-OS_Licensing_Guide_chapter_01.html#con_24753

Padma

[Paul Marshall]

Thanks, perfect. I'm having real trouble finding the required information!