Cisco MDS 9396T Support 32G 96 Ports | Cisco Services, Enterprise SAN — CON-L14OS-DS9396IK

Sustain storage connectivity when every minute of fabric downtime affects applications, backups, and recovery windows. This Cisco support service for the MDS 9396T 32G switch is designed for environments that depend on dense Fibre Channel switching, predictable response, and vendor-backed service continuity. With coverage aligned to a 96 active port configuration, it supports the operational demands of enterprise SAN infrastructure. For storage teams, the value is not just access to support — it is the ability to keep a high-port-count switch under active service terms that match the importance of the fabric. That matters in data centers where consolidation, replication, and high-availability storage paths rely on stable switching and fast issue resolution. The service helps reduce the risk of extended outages by pairing Cisco support with onsite response coverage. This is a strong fit for organizations extending the life of an installed MDS platform while maintaining the service posture expected in production storage networks. It supports procurement discipline, operational continuity, and the confidence that a critical SAN component remains covered by the vendor that built it. Ideal For Renew support for a core SAN switch carrying production storage traffic Maintain coverage for a data center fabric with 96 active ports Extend service life for an installed Cisco MDS 9396T deployment Protect backup and replication paths that depend on stable Fibre Channel switching Why This Product 1 Supports a 96-port SAN switch rather than a smaller fabric edge device 2 Covers 32G Fibre Channel environments for higher storage throughput 3 Includes onsite response for faster restoration 4 Helps keep production storage infrastructure under vendor support