Cisco MDS 9124V 64G FC Switch 8-Port Upgrade License
Expand your Cisco MDS 9124V Fibre Channel switch's capabilities with an 8-port upgrade license, enabling enhanced network performance and connectivity for critical business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to unlock 8 additional 64G Fibre Channel ports.
- Platform Applicability: Directly enhances the port density and capacity of the Cisco MDS 9124V switch.
- Key Value: Enables critical feature access for increased storage network throughput and scalability.
- Compliance & Operation: Ensures your storage network infrastructure meets evolving performance demands and operational requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MDS 9124V 64G FC Switch 8-Port Upgrade License is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks eight additional 64-gigabit Fibre Channel ports on your existing MDS 9124V platform. It is designed to provide immediate capacity expansion and improved performance for your storage area network (SAN).
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to scale their storage infrastructure without replacing hardware. It is essential for businesses running demanding applications, virtualized environments, or large datasets that require high-speed, reliable connectivity between servers and storage arrays.
- Enhanced Port Density: Instantly adds eight 64G Fibre Channel ports to your Cisco MDS 9124V.
- Subscription Billing: Provides flexible, recurring access to expanded port capacity.
- Performance Scalability: Supports increased throughput for demanding storage workloads.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly with the existing MDS 9124V platform.
- Future-Proofing: Allows your SAN to adapt to growing data demands and higher-speed storage.
This license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to cost-effectively scale their Fibre Channel SAN capacity and performance.
What This Enables
Unlock Additional Fibre Channel Ports
Enable teams to expand their storage network's connectivity by activating eight new 64G Fibre Channel ports. This allows for more server connections or the addition of new storage devices to meet growing data demands.
virtualized environments, high-performance computing clusters, data-intensive applications, server consolidation projects
Enhance Storage Network Performance
Streamline data transfer rates and reduce latency by leveraging the increased bandwidth provided by the 64G Fibre Channel ports. This is crucial for applications requiring rapid data access and processing.
database servers, virtual desktop infrastructure, high-frequency trading platforms, video editing workflows
Scale Storage Infrastructure Cost-Effectively
Automate the process of scaling your storage area network capacity through a subscription license, avoiding the significant capital expenditure of purchasing entirely new hardware. This provides a predictable operational cost for growth.
growing SMBs, mid-market enterprises, businesses with fluctuating storage needs, budget-conscious IT departments
Key Features
8 x 64G Fibre Channel Ports
Instantly increases the number of available high-speed connections for servers and storage arrays, enabling greater network density and performance.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, operational expenditure-based access to expanded port capacity, allowing for easier budgeting and scalability.
Cisco MDS 9124V Platform Compatibility
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Cisco MDS 9124V switch, ensuring compatibility and simplifying deployment.
Increased Throughput
Supports higher data transfer rates, reducing application load times and improving overall storage network efficiency.
Scalability
Allows your storage network to grow with your business needs without immediate hardware replacement.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency storage networks to process vast amounts of transactional data and maintain compliance with strict regulatory requirements for data integrity and availability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage massive patient records and imaging data, necessitating robust and scalable storage networks to ensure rapid access for clinical decisions and compliance with HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data flow for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, demanding high-performance storage networks to support real-time analytics and production continuity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle sensitive and large volumes of client data, requiring secure, high-performance storage solutions to manage case files, discovery documents, and ensure client confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco MDS 9124V 64G FC Switch 8-Port Upgrade License?
This is a software entitlement that unlocks eight additional 64-gigabit Fibre Channel ports on your Cisco MDS 9124V switch. It is provided on a subscription basis.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning you pay recurring fees for access to the unlocked ports.
Does this license require new hardware?
No, this license activates existing, but previously unavailable, port hardware on your Cisco MDS 9124V switch. No new physical hardware is required for the ports themselves.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.