{"product_id":"cisco-mds-9148s-on-demand-port-activation-license-m9148s-pl12-sl","title":"Cisco MDS 9148S On-Demand Port Activation License","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCisco MDS 9148S On-Demand Port Activation License\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCisco MDS 9148S On-Demand Port Activation License\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for enterprises and data centers requiring scalable Fibre Channel storage networking infrastructure. This \u003cstrong\u003e12-port software licensing upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e enables flexible, pay-as-you-grow expansion of your existing MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch, allowing you to scale from the base 12 enabled ports up to 24, 36, or 48 ports without hardware replacement. Perfect for organizations needing to expand storage connectivity on-demand while maintaining line-rate 16 Gbps performance, this license provides cost-effective port activation for growing storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivates 12 additional Fibre Channel ports on MDS 9148S switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables flexible scaling from 12 to 24, 36, or 48 total ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine-rate 16 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity per port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware-based licensing for rapid deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay-as-you-grow expansion model reduces capital expenditure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with existing MDS 9148S 16G infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo hardware replacement required for port activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports enterprise-grade storage networking environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM9148S-PL12-SL=\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-Demand Port Activation License\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Activation Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 additional Fibre Channel ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Scalable Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 48 total ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Gbps line-rate per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicense Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware-based activation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible, on-demand scaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Cisco MDS 9148S On-Demand Port Activation License do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis license activates 12 additional Fibre Channel ports on your MDS 9148S switch, enabling you to scale your storage networking infrastructure from the base 12 ports up to 24, 36, or 48 ports without purchasing new hardware. It's a software licensing upgrade that provides flexible, cost-effective expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does on-demand port activation benefit storage environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-demand port activation\u003c\/strong\u003e allows data centers to grow their Fibre Channel connectivity as business needs increase, following a pay-as-you-grow model. This reduces upfront capital costs and provides the flexibility to add storage networking capacity without hardware replacement or service disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this license compatible with my existing MDS 9148S infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the M9148S-PL12-SL= license is specifically designed for the Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch. It integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure, enabling rapid port activation through software licensing without requiring hardware changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat port speeds does this license support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco MDS 9148S On-Demand Port Activation License supports line-rate 16 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity on each activated port, ensuring consistent high-performance storage networking for enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CISCO SYSTEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41716701462603,"sku":"M9148S-PL12-SL=","price":13148.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Cisco-MDS-9148S-On-Demand-Port-Activation-License.png?v=1788309426","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/cisco-mds-9148s-on-demand-port-activation-license-m9148s-pl12-sl","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}