Cisco MDS 9222i Storage Media Encryption Package | Licensing, Enterprise — L-M92SME1FK9=

Keep sensitive storage traffic protected at the fabric edge with this spare encryption package for Cisco MDS 9222i. It is intended for environments where data confidentiality, compliance controls, and operational continuity matter as much as throughput. By adding encryption capability at the switch layer, teams can better protect media in transit without changing the broader storage architecture. This spare licensing item is suited to infrastructure teams that standardize on Cisco MDS and need a replacement path that matches the installed platform. It helps maintain consistency across deployed fabrics, reducing the risk of mismatched capabilities during service events, refresh cycles, or capacity changes. For organizations handling regulated or business-critical data, that consistency is often the difference between a controlled recovery and an avoidable exception. Because it is a spare, it supports procurement and operations planning where continuity matters. Rather than requalifying a different solution under pressure, teams can keep the Cisco environment aligned with the original design intent. That makes this package a practical choice for enterprises that value predictable supportability, policy compliance, and a clean path to restore encrypted storage operations when needed. Ideal For Restoring encryption capability after a hardware or entitlement replacement Supporting compliance-driven storage fabrics in regulated environments Maintaining consistent security controls across Cisco MDS deployments Planning spare coverage for critical storage infrastructure Why This Product 1 Purpose-built for Cisco MDS 9222i 2 Spare entitlement for continuity planning 3 Adds encryption capability at the storage fabric layer 4 Better fit for Cisco-standardized environments than generic licensing