Cisco CX Level 1 8x7 NCDMDS 9396VV 64G Fixed Fibre Channel Switch | Support — CON-L1NCD-9396V

Keep your storage fabric under support with Cisco CX Level 1 coverage for the 9396VV 64G fixed Fibre Channel switch. In SAN environments, switch availability is not optional — it directly affects access to shared storage, application continuity, and recovery speed when issues arise. This service is built for infrastructure teams that need dependable vendor-backed coverage on a fixed Fibre Channel switching platform. By maintaining support on the switch that anchors the fabric, you reduce the risk of extended outages, simplify escalation, and preserve confidence in a component that sits on the critical path for storage traffic. For procurement and operations teams, the value is clear: support for a specialized switch is far more defensible than replacing it early or running it without coverage. It helps protect the investment already made in the storage network while keeping the environment aligned with enterprise support expectations. Ideal For Supporting a production SAN built around a fixed Fibre Channel switch Maintaining storage fabric availability in an enterprise data center Extending service coverage for a deployed Cisco Fibre Channel switching platform Reducing operational risk on a critical shared-storage network component Why This Product 1 Targets a fixed Fibre Channel switch rather than generic network support 2 Includes Level 1 service for storage fabric continuity 3 Provides 8x7 coverage for operational support planning 4 Helps protect shared storage access in SAN environments