Cisco MDS 9396V 64G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License
Unlock enhanced network capabilities with the Cisco MDS 9396V 64G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License, enabling expanded port density for critical storage area networks.
- Expanded Port Capacity: Gain an additional 16 ports on your Cisco MDS 9396V switch, supporting more devices and increasing network flexibility.
- Enhanced Performance: Facilitate higher throughput and lower latency for your storage traffic, crucial for demanding applications.
- License Compliance: Ensure your network infrastructure operates within Cisco's licensing framework, avoiding potential compliance issues.
- Future Scalability: Prepare your storage network for growth by adding capacity without requiring a full hardware replacement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform software license provides an upgrade for the Cisco MDS 9396V 64G Fibre Channel Switch, specifically enabling an additional 16 ports. It is designed to expand the connectivity options for your storage area network (SAN), allowing for more devices to be connected and increasing overall network capacity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to scale their existing SAN infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Cisco MDS 9396V platform, ensuring seamless compatibility and enhancing the switch's ability to support a growing number of servers, storage arrays, and other SAN-attached devices.
- Increased Port Count: Adds 16 active Fibre Channel ports to the Cisco MDS 9396V.
- 64G Fibre Channel Support: Enables high-speed connectivity for demanding storage workloads.
- Subscription-Based: Offered as a subscription, providing flexible access to enhanced port capacity.
- Platform Specific: Designed exclusively for the Cisco MDS 9396V platform.
- Scalability Solution: Allows businesses to grow their SAN without immediate hardware overhauls.
This license is ideal for mid-market companies needing to expand their storage network's port density efficiently and cost-effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Expanded Storage Connectivity
Enable teams to connect a greater number of servers and storage devices to their existing SAN infrastructure. Streamline the process of scaling storage resources to meet increasing data demands.
organizations with growing data volumes, businesses with server virtualization, teams managing large data repositories, companies requiring high-speed storage access
Support Increased Device Onboarding
Streamline the onboarding of new servers or storage arrays by providing immediate access to available ports. Automate the expansion of network connectivity for new projects or departmental growth.
businesses undergoing IT modernization, organizations implementing new applications, teams managing dynamic IT environments, companies with phased hardware rollouts
Optimize Existing Hardware Investment
Enable teams to maximize the utility of their current Cisco MDS 9396V switch by unlocking additional port capacity. Automate the scaling of network resources, delaying capital expenditure on new hardware.
companies seeking cost-effective upgrades, businesses managing IT budgets, organizations focused on infrastructure optimization, teams prioritizing resource efficiency
Key Features
16-Port Upgrade
Instantly increases the number of devices your SAN can support, accommodating growth without new hardware.
64G Fibre Channel
Provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for demanding enterprise storage applications and data-intensive workloads.
Subscription Billing
Offers flexible, operational expenditure-based access to expanded port capacity, aligning costs with usage and business needs.
Cisco MDS 9396V Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with your existing Cisco storage networking hardware, minimizing deployment complexity and risk.
Platform Software License
Unlocks advanced features and capacity directly on your switch, enhancing its functionality and extending its useful life.
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 providers manage vast amounts of patient data that demand secure, high-performance storage and rapid access, necessitating scalable SAN infrastructure to accommodate growing medical imaging and electronic health records.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations generate significant data from IoT devices, production lines, and quality control systems, requiring robust and expandable storage networks to support real-time analytics and operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses process large volumes of customer data, inventory information, and point-of-sale transactions, benefiting from scalable storage solutions to manage peak loads and ensure data availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco MDS 9396V 64G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License?
This is a software license that enables an additional 16 ports on your Cisco MDS 9396V 64G Fibre Channel Switch. It is typically offered on a subscription basis to expand your storage area network's connectivity.
What are the benefits of upgrading my switch ports?
Upgrading ports allows you to connect more servers, storage devices, or other network components to your SAN. This supports business growth, improves network flexibility, and can delay the need for costly hardware replacements.
Is this license a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This license is offered as a subscription, providing ongoing access to the enabled ports for the duration of the subscription term.
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.