Cisco MDS 9148T 32G FC 8-Port Upgrade Smart License | SAN, Spare — M9148T-PL8-SL=

Add port capacity to a Cisco MDS 9148T fabric without changing the underlying switch platform. This 8-port 32G Fibre Channel upgrade Smart License is designed for teams that need more connectivity headroom while keeping storage networking standardized, supportable, and easy to govern. For SAN environments, port expansion is often about preserving architecture as much as increasing scale. This license gives infrastructure teams a controlled path to extend the MDS 9148T from its base configuration, supporting additional device connections while maintaining the same operational framework, management approach, and Cisco storage networking stack. Because it is a spare Smart License, it fits procurement and lifecycle planning where capacity must be available when needed. That makes it a practical choice for data centers that want to avoid overbuying hardware, reduce disruption during expansion, and keep Fibre Channel growth aligned to actual demand. It is a focused upgrade for organizations that value predictable SAN scaling over platform replacement. Ideal For Adding ports to a Cisco MDS 9148T in an active SAN fabric Scaling storage connectivity without replacing the switch chassis Holding spare licensing for planned SAN expansion projects Extending Fibre Channel access for additional hosts or storage arrays Why This Product 1 Adds 8 ports to the MDS 9148T instead of requiring a new switch 2 Supports 32G Fibre Channel for higher-speed SAN connectivity 3 Delivered as a Smart License for Cisco-managed entitlement control 4 Spare format suits planned expansion and procurement readiness