The MACsec license provides IEEE 802.1AE link-level encryption for network deployments requiring encryption at the data link layer. It enables encryption and authentication of frames between switches and network devices, protecting against eavesdropping, modification, and replay attacks. MACsec is a perpetual-only license and is not available as a subscription or trial license.
Note
MACsec is not supported on 5320-16P-2MXT-2X and 5320-24T-4X-XT models.MACsec is supported on the following Switch Engine platforms. One MACsec license SKU covers all supported 5000 Series switches, and another covers the 7000 Series.
| Series | Models | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| 5100 Series | 5120 | 5000-MACSEC-LIC-P |
| 5300 Series | 5320 (except 5320-16P-2MXT-2X and 5320-24T-4X-XT) | |
| 5400 Series | 5420 | |
| 5500 Series | 5520 | |
| 5700 Series | 5720 | |
| 7500 Series | 7520-48YE-8CE | 7000-MACSEC-LIC-P |
Note
MACsec is perpetual-only. Trial and subscription licenses do not support MACsec.MACsec is supported on all ports with the following exceptions: 5520-VIM-4X, 5520-24X 10G ports, and Universal Ethernet ports.