Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License
Unlock expanded storage networking capabilities for your Cisco MDS 9396T switch with this 16-port upgrade license, ensuring critical data access and performance.
- Expanded Port Capacity: Gain an additional 16 ports on your Cisco MDS 9396T switch, enabling greater device connectivity and network scalability.
- Enhanced Performance: Unlock advanced features and higher throughput for your storage area network, crucial for demanding business applications.
- License Compliance: Ensure your Cisco hardware operates with the correct licensing, avoiding potential disruptions or compliance issues.
- Future-Proofing: Invest in scalable infrastructure that supports your growing data needs and evolving business requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License provides the entitlement to activate an additional 16 Fibre Channel ports on your existing Cisco MDS 9396T platform. It is a subscription-based license designed to enhance the connectivity and capacity of your enterprise storage network.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to scale their storage area network infrastructure. It is essential for environments requiring increased device connections, higher bandwidth, or the enablement of advanced features on their Cisco MDS 9396T switches, supporting critical business operations.
- Increased Connectivity: Activate 16 additional 32G Fibre Channel ports.
- Subscription-Based: Flexible licensing model with recurring billing.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco MDS 9396T switch.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced functionalities for storage networking.
- Scalability: Supports network growth and increased device density.
This license is the ideal solution for growing businesses needing to expand their storage network's port density and capabilities without a full hardware replacement.
What This Enables
Enable Increased Device Connectivity
Enable teams to connect more servers, storage arrays, or other Fibre Channel devices to their existing SAN infrastructure. Streamline network expansion by activating additional ports on the Cisco MDS 9396T switch.
data center operations, storage area network management, server virtualization environments, enterprise resource planning systems
Support Higher Bandwidth Demands
Streamline the flow of data by unlocking the full 32G Fibre Channel capabilities across more ports. Automate performance improvements for critical applications requiring rapid data access and transfer.
high-performance computing clusters, financial trading platforms, video editing workflows, large-scale database management
Facilitate Network Scalability
Enable teams to scale their storage network infrastructure incrementally as business needs evolve. Support future growth and increased data volumes without immediate, costly hardware overhauls.
growing SMBs, mid-market companies with expanding IT footprints, businesses undergoing digital transformation, cloud-adjacent infrastructure
Key Features
16-Port Activation
Instantly increases the number of devices your storage network can support, accommodating growth and new deployments.
32G Fibre Channel Speed
Provides high-speed data transfer essential for performance-intensive applications and large datasets.
Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible, operational expense model for managing licensing costs over time.
Cisco MDS 9396T Platform
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco storage networking hardware.
Platform Software License
Unlocks advanced features and capabilities required for modern enterprise storage networking.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable, and scalable storage networks to handle massive transaction volumes and sensitive data, making port expansion critical for performance and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data that demand secure, high-throughput storage access for electronic health records and imaging, necessitating scalable SAN infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on real-time data processing and large datasets for automation and analytics, requiring robust and expandable storage networks to maintain operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses process significant customer and operational data, needing scalable storage solutions to support point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License?
This is a software license that enables an additional 16 Fibre Channel ports on your Cisco MDS 9396T switch. It is a subscription-based entitlement designed to expand your storage network's capacity.
What are the benefits of upgrading my Cisco MDS switch with this license?
Upgrading allows you to connect more devices, support higher bandwidth demands, and scale your storage area network more effectively. It ensures your infrastructure keeps pace with business growth and application needs.
Is this license a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This license is offered on a subscription basis, meaning it involves recurring billing for continued use and access to the enabled features.
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.