MDS 9396V 64G FC SWITCH 16-PORT UPGRADE LICENSE | Cisco | M9396V-PL16 — M9396V-PL16

Add capacity where the SAN needs it most. The MDS 9396V 64G FC Switch 16-Port Upgrade License is intended for environments that have outgrown their current port allocation but still want to stay on the same switch platform. Instead of replacing hardware, this license enables additional Fibre Channel ports so storage teams can scale in a controlled way. That matters when the fabric is already carrying production workloads, replication traffic, and migration windows. A port upgrade license gives architects a cleaner path to growth than a forklift refresh, especially in data centers where uptime, change control, and budget discipline all matter. It also helps standardize expansion across sites that need consistent SAN design. For procurement teams, the value is straightforward: extend the useful life of the existing MDS 9396V investment and add capacity only when the environment demands it. For operations teams, the benefit is equally clear: maintain the current platform, keep the fabric familiar, and expand port availability without introducing a new switch model into the stack. Ideal For Adding SAN ports for new storage arrays Expanding fabric capacity during data center migration Scaling connectivity for replication and backup traffic Extending the life of an existing MDS 9396V deployment Why This Product 1 Adds ports through licensing instead of hardware replacement 2 Keeps the existing MDS 9396V platform in service 3 Fits SAN growth plans tied to storage expansion 4 Avoids introducing a new switch model for added capacity