Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade Smart License
This Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-port upgrade license unlocks advanced storage networking features for your business, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- License Activation: Enables 16 additional 32G Fibre Channel ports on your Cisco MDS 9396T switch.
- Smart Licensing: Provides flexible, entitlement-based software licensing managed through Cisco's Smart Licensing platform.
- Subscription Term: Operates on a subscription billing model, offering predictable costs and access to ongoing updates.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your storage network infrastructure adheres to vendor support and feature requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-port upgrade license is a subscription-based entitlement that expands the port capacity of your existing Cisco MDS 9396T platform. It unlocks 16 additional 32G Fibre Channel ports, enhancing your storage area network's connectivity and performance.
Designed for businesses with growing storage needs, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing enterprise-grade storage infrastructure. It integrates directly with your Cisco MDS 9396T switch, ensuring seamless operation within your data center environment.
- Expanded Port Density: Gain 16 new 32G Fibre Channel ports to connect more storage devices or servers.
- Smart License Management: Simplifies license tracking and compliance through Cisco's centralized Smart Licensing portal.
- Subscription Flexibility: Offers a predictable, subscription-based billing model for easier budget management.
- Performance Enhancement: Supports 32G Fibre Channel speeds, crucial for high-performance storage applications.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network configuration meets Cisco's licensing requirements for feature enablement.
This Cisco MDS license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to scale their storage network connectivity without a full hardware refresh.
What This Enables
Enable Increased Storage Connectivity
Enable teams to connect additional servers or storage arrays to their existing SAN infrastructure. Streamline the process of scaling network resources to meet growing data demands.
organizations with expanding data volumes, businesses requiring more server connections, IT departments managing SAN growth, companies needing to optimize storage hardware utilization
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate license management and ensure compliance with Cisco's software entitlements for the MDS 9396T platform. Maintain an auditable and compliant network configuration without manual tracking.
businesses undergoing IT audits, organizations prioritizing vendor compliance, IT teams managing complex licensing, companies seeking to avoid penalties for non-compliance
Support High-Performance Workloads
Support demanding, high-performance storage workloads by leveraging the full 32G Fibre Channel speed across an expanded port count. Streamline data access for critical applications and services.
organizations running high-transaction databases, businesses with intensive data analytics needs, IT environments requiring rapid data retrieval, companies deploying high-speed storage solutions
Key Features
16-Port 32G FC Upgrade
Instantly increases the number of available Fibre Channel ports on your Cisco MDS 9396T switch, allowing for more device connections.
Cisco Smart Licensing
Provides a flexible and simplified way to manage software entitlements, track usage, and maintain compliance across your network.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and access to the latest features and support through a recurring subscription model.
MDS 9396T Platform Compatibility
Designed specifically for the Cisco MDS 9396T, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within your existing SAN.
32G Fibre Channel Speed
Supports high-speed data transfer rates essential for modern storage applications and demanding workloads.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable, and compliant storage networks to handle sensitive transaction data and meet strict regulatory requirements for data integrity and availability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers manage vast amounts of patient data that must be securely stored, readily accessible, and compliant with HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust and scalable SAN solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data management for operational efficiency, supply chain visibility, and IoT data processing, demanding high-performance storage connectivity to support these critical functions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle large volumes of confidential client data, requiring secure, high-performance storage solutions that ensure data privacy and rapid access for case management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Smart Licensing?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that simplifies how you manage and deploy Cisco software. It allows you to activate, manage, and track your licenses from a central portal, ensuring compliance and reducing administrative overhead.
What is the term of this license?
This license operates on a subscription basis. The specific term duration (e.g., 1 year, 3 years, 5 years) is determined at the time of purchase and impacts the billing cycle.
Can this license be applied to other Cisco switch models?
No, this specific license is designed exclusively for the Cisco MDS 9396T platform. Ensure your hardware model matches the license compatibility.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.