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



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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 |