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Cisco I/O Accelerator License for MSM-18/4 on MDS 9500, Spa

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  • TAA-compliant license suitable for government procurement
  • Optimized for Cisco MSM-18/4 module on MDS 9500 switches
  • Enhances input/output performance in SAN environments
  • Manufactured in the United States

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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Enables advanced I/O acceleration on Cisco MDS 9500, improving SAN throughput performance
  • Complies with Trade Agreements Act, making it suitable for public sector and government contracts
  • U.S.-manufactured, supporting domestic sourcing and procurement requirements

Product Overview

The Cisco I/O Accelerator License for MSM-18/4 on MDS 9500, Spa is a specialized software license designed to enhance throughput and I/O performance on Cisco's MDS 9500 Series switches. Specifically tied to the MSM-18/4 module, this license unlocks advanced I/O acceleration capabilities critical for storage area networks (SANs) and other high-bandwidth environments.

Ideal for enterprise network administrators and IT architects, this license is particularly beneficial where high-performance computing, large-scale data transfers, and storage reliability are required. It is TAA-compliant and manufactured in the United States, meeting critical compliance standards for government procurement.

This software module offers a scalable path to improve performance and optimize the value of existing Cisco MDS infrastructure. Further technical details on feature set and deployment are currently unavailable.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type I/O Accelerator Software License
Form Factor License (Digital Delivery)
Compatible Platform Cisco MDS 9500 Series with MSM-18/4 Module
Application Storage Area Network (SAN) Optimization
Licensing Type Feature Enablement License
License Term Perpetual
Deployment Type On-Premises

Cloud Management & Licensing
License Delivery Method Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)
License Activation Requires Cisco Software Activation
License Features Unlocked I/O Acceleration Capabilities
License Port Scope Module-Based Licensing
License Management Managed via Cisco DCNM or CLI

Physical & Environmental
Physical Media None (Digital Only)
Packaging Type No Physical Packaging

Software Capabilities
Primary Function I/O Throughput Acceleration for SANs
Optimization Support High-performance Computing & Storage Workloads
Enhanced Features Improved Frame Handling, Data Path Optimization
System Performance Impact Increased I/O Throughput and Port Utilization
Upgrade Path Modular per Slot; Expandable via Additional Licenses
Software Architecture Runs within Cisco NX-OS Environment
License Tier Add-On Feature License

SKU & Identification
Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number L-M95IOA184=
UPC

Interfaces
Supported Modules Cisco MSM-18/4
Switch Compatibility Cisco MDS 9500 Series

Advanced Security Features
Secure Activation Protocol Cisco Secure Software Activation Framework

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
REACH Compliance Yes
ECCN 5D002
HTS Code 8523.49.4000
FCC Certification Not Applicable (Software Only)

Support & Warranty
Cisco SMARTnet Support Eligible Yes
Software Updates Included Yes, as per Cisco licensing policy
Technical Support Requires Cisco Support Agreement
Return Policy Not Returnable Once Activated