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CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch 8-Port Upgrade License

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: M9148T-PL8=
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  • Enables 8 additional ports on the MDS 9148T 32G Fibre Channel switch
  • Supports high-speed 32G Fibre Channel data throughput
  • Hardware license activation—no additional physical installation
  • TAA compliant for government procurement compatibility
  • Reliable CISCO-manufactured component built in the United States

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Key Benefits

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  • Facilitates cost-effective scalability for existing CISCO MDS 9148T switch environments
  • Eliminates the need for new hardware through license-based port expansion
  • Ideal for government and enterprise users requiring TAA-compliant solutions

Product Overview

The CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch 8-Port Upgrade License (M9148T-PL8=) is a hardware-activated feature that expands your MDS 9148T switch capacity by unlocking 8 additional ports. Designed for 32G Fibre Channel performance, it offers seamless scalability without new infrastructure. TAA compliant and manufactured in the US, it is ideal for government and enterprise-grade data centers requiring future-proof expansion.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Port Upgrade License
Intended Device Cisco MDS 9148T 32G Fibre Channel Switch
Upgrade Capacity 8 additional Fibre Channel ports
Activation Type Hardware-activated license
Compatibility Cisco MDS 9148T series
Switch Throughput (per port) 32 Gbps
Scalability Non-disruptive port activation
Form Factor License for rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch

Physical & Environmental
Physical Install Requirements Cisco MDS 9148T with available SFP+ cages
Environmental Impact No hardware added—minimal operational impact
Thermal Impact Depends on transceiver and port usage

Cloud Management & Licensing
License Type Port-based upgrade license
License Part Number M9148T-PL8=
License Activation Via Cisco Device Manager or CLI
License Duration Perpetual (one-time unlock)
License Delivery Method Electronic activation
Cisco Smart Licensing Required Yes
License Management Interface Cisco DCNM or CLI license utility
Cloud Compatibility Manageable via Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
Included Services Port activation only

Interfaces
Unlocked Port Type 32G Fibre Channel (SFP+)
Number of Ports Enabled 8 additional Fibre Channel ports
Data Transfer Rate Up to 32 Gbps per port
Port Activation Method License-based port enablement

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) 5A991

Advanced Security Features
Impact on Fabric Security None—inherits Cisco MDS 9148T security features
Role in SAN Fabric Zoning Enables port availability for additional zoning configurations
Integration with Security Policies Fully supported by MDS 9148T’s zone-based services
Support for Fabric Binding and Port Security Yes (via base switch firmware)
Credentialed Access Control Inherits from managed switch user database