| Product Type | Software Licensing | 
| Form Factor | License Upgrade Kit | 
| Included Components | 8-Port Activation License, 8 x 4G SFP Transceivers | 
| Intended Device | Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch | 
| Upgrade Ports Supported | 8 Fibre Channel Ports | 
| Product Name | On-Demand Port Activation License | 
| Software Name | On-Demand Port Activation License | 
| License Quantity | 8 Port | 
| License Type | License (Activation Key) | 
Cisco MDS 9124 8-Port Upgrade Kit with 4G FC SFPs and License
 
 

Key Benefits
 
            
            
              
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- Facilitates cost-effective SAN expansion using software licensing without hardware changes.
- Includes eight 4G SFPs, allowing immediate deployment and bandwidth scalability.
- TAA compliance ensures compatibility with government and enterprise procurement requirements.
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9124 8-Port Upgrade Kit (M9124PL8-4G-AP=) is a software license-based expansion solution for the Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch, enabling the addition of eight 4G Fibre Channel ports. It includes eight SFP transceivers and a license activation key, facilitating scalable SAN growth. Designed for TAA-compliant environments, this product streamlines storage network expansion without hardware disruption, optimizing cost efficiency and deployment flexibility.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Hot-Swappable | Yes (SFPs) | 
| Compatible Device Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable | 
| Device Compatibility | Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | License Activation Method | Software Activation Key | 
| Licensing Model | On-Demand Port Activation | 
| License Delivery Mode | Electronic / Prepackaged | 
| Management Application | Cisco Fabric Manager | 
| License Applicability | Applies to Cisco MDS 9124 | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Transceiver Type Included | SFP - Fibre Channel | 
| SFP Speed | 4 Gbps | 
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 4 Gb/s per port | 
| Interface Protocol | Fibre Channel | 
| Number of Ports Enabled | 8 Ports (via license) | 
| Upgradable Interfaces | Fibre Channel SFP Ports | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| Country of Origin | United States | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| Certifications | ISO 9001, TAA | 
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc | 
| Manufacturer Part Number | M9124PL8-4G-AP= | 
| Brand Name | Cisco | 
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.cisco.com | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Secure Management | Supports Secure Management via Cisco SAN-OS and Fabric Manager | 
| Access Control | Port-level access via SAN-OS | 
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Supported via SAN-OS | 
 
               
     
    