Cisco MDS 9148S 16G FC 12-Port Upgrade License
Expand your Cisco MDS 9148S storage network capabilities by enabling 12 additional 16G Fibre Channel ports with this essential platform license.
- Expanded Port Capacity: Gain access to 12 new 16G Fibre Channel ports, significantly increasing your network's connectivity options.
- Enhanced Performance: Unlock the full potential of your MDS 9148S for demanding storage workloads and data-intensive applications.
- Subscription Billing: Manage costs effectively with a predictable subscription model for license access and management.
- Platform Compliance: Ensure your network infrastructure adheres to vendor specifications and maintains optimal operational status.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MDS 9148S 16G FC 12-Port Upgrade License is a software subscription that unlocks 12 additional 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel ports on your existing MDS 9148S switch. It is designed to enhance the connectivity and capacity of your enterprise storage area network (SAN).
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to scale their storage infrastructure without needing to purchase entirely new hardware. It integrates directly with the MDS 9148S platform, providing a cost-effective way to meet growing data demands and support more storage devices.
- Unlock Additional Ports: Enables 12 new 16G Fibre Channel ports for increased device connectivity.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to features on a recurring subscription basis for predictable budgeting.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch model.
- Scalability Solution: Allows for network expansion to accommodate growing storage needs.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your hardware configuration meets Cisco's supported specifications.
This license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to cost-effectively expand their storage network's port density and performance.
What This Enables
Enable Increased Storage Connectivity
Enable teams to connect more servers and storage arrays to their existing SAN infrastructure. Streamline the expansion of data access points without immediate hardware replacement.
organizations with growing data needs, businesses managing on-premises storage, IT departments optimizing hardware utilization, companies requiring high-speed data transfer
Support Data-Intensive Workloads
Streamline performance for demanding applications like virtualization, databases, and big data analytics by providing additional high-speed 16G FC ports. Automate the scaling of network resources to meet peak operational demands.
businesses running critical applications, teams requiring low-latency storage access, organizations with high IOPS requirements, environments supporting multiple virtual machines
Maintain Vendor Compliance and Support
Ensure your Cisco MDS 9148S switch operates within supported configurations and maintains eligibility for vendor support. Automate the process of licensing upgrades to avoid operational disruptions.
companies prioritizing infrastructure stability, IT managers focused on risk mitigation, organizations adhering to IT best practices, businesses with vendor support contracts
Key Features
12 x 16G Fibre Channel Ports Enabled
Significantly increases the number of devices your storage network can connect, supporting more servers and storage arrays.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides predictable operational expenses and allows for flexible scaling of network capabilities as business needs evolve.
Cisco MDS 9148S Platform Specific
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco MDS 9148S switch hardware.
Enhanced SAN Capacity
Allows your storage area network to handle increased data traffic and support a larger number of storage endpoints.
Vendor Supported Configuration
Guarantees that your network configuration is compliant with Cisco's specifications, maintaining support eligibility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable storage networks to handle vast amounts of transactional data and maintain strict compliance standards for data integrity and access.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage sensitive patient data that demands secure, high-performance storage solutions to ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA and support critical medical applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on robust IT infrastructure for operational efficiency, including storage networks that can support real-time data processing for IoT, automation, and supply chain management.
Education & Research
Educational and research institutions generate and manage large datasets for academic and scientific purposes, requiring scalable and performant storage solutions to support data-intensive research and learning platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform license?
A platform license is a software entitlement that unlocks specific features or capabilities on a hardware device, such as additional ports or advanced functionalities. This license is for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
What is the term of this license?
This license is offered on a subscription basis. The specific term duration will be defined at the time of purchase and outlined in your agreement.
Does this license require new hardware?
No, this is an upgrade license for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. It enables additional ports on your existing hardware, rather than requiring a new device.
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.