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Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License

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  • Enables 16 additional 32G Fibre Channel switch ports on the Cisco MDS 9396T
  • Software-based upgrade for scalable infrastructure
  • TAA compliant for government and public sector use
  • Manufactured in the United States
  • Delivered as a spare license for field deployment

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Key Benefits

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  • Enables scalable expansion of existing MDS 9396T infrastructure without purchasing new hardware.
  • TAA compliance ensures suitability for federally regulated or government deployments.
  • Manufactured in the United States, meeting sourcing and compliance requirements for U.S.-based organizations.

Product Overview

The Cisco MDS 9396T 32G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License (Part Number: M9396T-PL16=) enables scalable expansion of Fibre Channel ports by unlocking 16 additional 32G FC interfaces on supported Cisco MDS switches. This field-installable spare license ensures flexibility and investment protection. Made in the USA and TAA-compliant, it is suitable for both enterprise and government environments requiring compliant components.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Port Upgrade License for Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor License Key (Field-installable)
Compatible Device Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel Switch
License Level Port Expansion
Ports Enabled 16 Ports
Interface Type Enabled 32-Gbps Fibre Channel
Scalability Supports incremental port licensing on demand

Cloud Management & Licensing
License Type Right-to-use (RTU)
Deployment Method Electronic license installation
Software Management Interface Cisco MDS NX-OS CLI or Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
Licensed Feature Port activation for 16 additional interfaces
License Installation Method Field installable via command-line interface

Advanced Security Features
Secure Access for Licensing Role-based CLI access and encrypted license installation
Tamper Detection Digital license verification
Authentication Method Secure local and remote management authentication
Security Management Integration Integrated with centralized Cisco security management tools

Interfaces
Unlocked Interface Ports 16 x 32G Fibre Channel
Data Transfer Rate per Port 32 Gbps
Total Bandwidth Enabled 512 Gbps (16 ports x 32 Gbps)
Supported Port Types SFP28 Fibre Channel Ports
Switch Model Compatibility Cisco MDS 9396T

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
Trade Compliance Compliant with US federal requirements
Application Environment Enterprise data centers and government networks
Certifications FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, CE

Physical & Environmental
Physical Form Digital License (no physical component)
Installation Requirements Cisco MDS 9396T with available port slots and supported NX-OS version
Power Requirement No additional power required (software license only)
Operating Temperature Depends on base switch; license has no environmental dependencies
Non-Operating Temperature Depends on base switch
Operating Humidity Depends on base switch
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Not applicable to licensing