{"title":"Cisco Switch 9148 License","description":"\u003c!--\n  Shopify Dawn Theme — Collection Description (SEO-optimized)\n  Collection: Cisco MDS 9148S Fibre Channel Switch Licenses\n  Products: 3 | License model: Port Activation (8-port \/ 12-port \/ 12P Enterprise) | Category: SAN \/ FC\n--\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* CRITICAL: Dawn theme constrains .collection-hero__description to max-width:66.67% at ≥750px *\/\n  .collection-hero__description.rte {\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n  }\n\n  .lic-wrap {\n    font-family: var(--font-body-family, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif);\n    color: var(--color-base-text, #1a1a1a);\n    margin: 0 0 2.5rem;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    container-type: inline-size;\n  }\n  .lic-wrap *,\n  .lic-wrap *::before,\n  .lic-wrap *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n  .lic-h1 {\n    font-size: clamp(20px, 4cqi, 28px);\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\n    color: var(--color-base-text, #1a1a1a);\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .lic-lead {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: rgba(var(--color-foreground, 0 0 0), .65);\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n  }\n\n  \/* ---- License type cards ---- *\/\n  .lic-type-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .lic-type-card {\n    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-foreground, 0 0 0), .1);\n    border-radius: var(--media-radius, 8px);\n    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;\n    background: #fff;\n    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.03);\n    transition: box-shadow .2s ease;\n  }\n  .lic-type-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.08); 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Genuine permanent RTU licenses with instant e-delivery.\"\u003e \u003c!-- ============ H1 ============ --\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"lic-h1\"\u003eCisco MDS 9148S Fibre Channel Switch Licenses — Port Activation \u0026amp; Enterprise\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ SEO lead ============ --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lic-lead\"\u003eBuy genuine \u003cstrong\u003eCisco MDS 9148S Fibre Channel switch port-activation licenses\u003c\/strong\u003e with instant e-delivery. The \u003cstrong\u003eCisco MDS 9148S\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 1RU 48-port Fibre Channel SAN switch supporting \u003cstrong\u003e2\/4\/8 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e auto-sensing on every port. It uses a \u003cstrong\u003eport-on-demand (POD) licensing model\u003c\/strong\u003e — the base unit ships with a subset of ports active, and additional ports are unlocked in 8-port or 12-port license increments up to the full 48 ports. All licenses are permanent right-to-use (RTU), all \u003cstrong\u003e$30 each\u003c\/strong\u003e. For other Cisco data center platforms, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/switchlicense.com\/collections\/4500x-switch\"\u003e4500X switch licenses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ License type cards ============ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"License types\" role=\"list\" class=\"lic-type-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"lic-type-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lic-type-icon lic-type-icon--8g\"\u003e\u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\"\u003e\u003crect rx=\"2\" height=\"18\" width=\"18\" y=\"3\" x=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ccircle r=\"4\" cy=\"12\" cx=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cline y2=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"12\" x1=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8-Port 8Gbps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock 8 additional FC ports at full 8 Gbps — 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Every port supports auto-sensing \u003cstrong\u003e2, 4, and 8 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibre Channel speeds with an aggregate switching bandwidth of 768 Gbps. The 9148S runs \u003cstrong\u003eNX-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e and supports the full range of MDS 9000 fabric services — VSANs, zones, IVR (Inter-VSAN Routing), FC-SP security, and NPV (N-Port Virtualization).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDS 9148S uses a \u003cstrong\u003eport-on-demand (POD) licensing model\u003c\/strong\u003e. The base switch ships with a set number of ports active (typically 12), and you activate additional ports in \u003cstrong\u003e8-port or 12-port license increments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once activated, ports are permanently unlocked. There is also an \u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise license\u003c\/strong\u003e option that bundles 12-port activation with advanced SAN fabric services. All licenses in this collection are $30 each with instant e-delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable License Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM9148PL8-8G\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8-port 8 Gbps activation license. Adds 8 ports at full 8 Gbps line rate. Stack multiple licenses to reach your target port count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-M9148S-PL12\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12-port activation license. Adds 12 ports with standard fabric services (basic VSANs, zoning, FSPF).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-M9148S-PL12E\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12-port Enterprise license. Adds 12 ports \u003cstrong\u003eplus\u003c\/strong\u003e advanced SAN features: full VSAN fabric isolation, IVR for cross-VSAN routing, FC-SP security (DH-CHAP, IPsec), and enhanced fabric management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ Comparison table ============ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLicense Comparison \u003cspan class=\"lic-badge lic-badge--fc\"\u003eFibre Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lic-matrix-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePorts activated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFeatures included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Part number\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/switchlicense.com\/products\/m9148pl8-8g\" class=\"lic-sku\"\u003eM9148PL8-8G\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ports activated\"\u003e8 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Speed\"\u003e8 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Features\"\u003eBasic FC switching · zoning · FSPF · standard fabric services\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Best for\"\u003eSmall expansion, filling specific port gaps, mixed-speed fabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Part number\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/switchlicense.com\/products\/l-m9148s-pl12\" class=\"lic-sku\"\u003eL-M9148S-PL12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ports activated\"\u003e12 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Speed\"\u003e2\/4\/8 Gbps auto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Features\"\u003eBasic FC switching · VSANs · basic zoning · FSPF · NPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Best for\"\u003eStandard SAN expansion — best per-port value for basic fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Part number\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/switchlicense.com\/products\/l-m9148s-pl12e\" class=\"lic-sku\"\u003eL-M9148S-PL12E\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ports activated\"\u003e12 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Speed\"\u003e2\/4\/8 Gbps auto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Features\"\u003eAll basic + IVR · FC-SP security · enhanced VSAN management · advanced diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Best for\"\u003eMulti-VSAN fabrics, secure SAN environments, cross-fabric routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ FAQ ============ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — MDS 9148S Licensing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"lic-faq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cisco MDS 9148S Licensing FAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the Cisco MDS 9148S port-on-demand licensing model?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"lic-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco MDS 9148S is a \u003cstrong\u003e48-port FC switch\u003c\/strong\u003e that uses \u003cstrong\u003eport-on-demand (POD) licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e. The base unit ships with a subset of ports active (typically 12 ports), and the remaining ports are physically present but software-disabled until you install a license key. Ports are unlocked in \u003cstrong\u003e8-port (M9148PL8-8G) or 12-port (L-M9148S-PL12 \/ PL12E) increments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each license is permanent — install once, and those ports stay active forever. No Smart Account, no CSSM, no renewal. To fully populate all 48 ports, you would need three 12-port licenses (or a combination of 8-port and 12-port licenses) beyond the base activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's the difference between PL12 and PL12E on the MDS 9148S?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"lic-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth activate \u003cstrong\u003e12 additional FC ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the Enterprise (PL12E) license also unlocks advanced SAN fabric services:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePL12 (standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Port activation + basic fabric services: VSANs, basic zoning, FSPF routing, NPV (N-Port Virtualization), basic diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePL12E (Enterprise)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Everything in PL12 + \u003cstrong\u003eIVR (Inter-VSAN Routing)\u003c\/strong\u003e for cross-VSAN communication, \u003cstrong\u003eFC-SP security\u003c\/strong\u003e (DH-CHAP authentication, IPsec for FCIP), enhanced VSAN management, and advanced fabric diagnostics (SPAN, RSPAN on FC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose PL12E if you're running multiple isolated VSANs that need controlled inter-VSAN routing, or if you have security\/compliance requirements requiring FC-SP. If you only need more ports with basic fabric services, PL12 is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I mix 8-port and 12-port licenses on the same MDS 9148S?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"lic-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MDS 9148S supports mixing different license types. For example, if your base unit has 12 ports active and you need 32 total ports, you could add one 12-port PL12 license + one 8-port M9148PL8-8G license = 32 ports. The licenses are cumulative and independent — the 8-port license operates at a dedicated 8 Gbps rate on its ports, while the 12-port licenses support full auto-sensing 2\/4\/8 Gbps. The only limit is the physical 48-port total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes the MDS 9148S support 16 Gbps Fibre Channel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"lic-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MDS 9148S is a \u003cstrong\u003e2\/4\/8 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibre Channel switch. It does not support 16 Gbps or 32 Gbps FC. If you need Gen 5 (16 Gbps) or Gen 6 (32 Gbps) speeds, you would need the newer \u003cstrong\u003eMDS 9148T\u003c\/strong\u003e (32 Gbps) or MDS 9396T platforms. The 9148S is widely deployed and still fully capable for most mid-range SAN workloads — 8 Gbps per port with 768 Gbps aggregate bandwidth is sufficient for the majority of enterprise storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow quickly will I receive my MDS 9148S license after purchase?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"lic-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost MDS 9148S port-activation licenses are delivered \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 2–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of order confirmation and switch UDI submission. Provide the output of \u003ccode\u003eshow license udi\u003c\/code\u003e from your MDS 9148S. The license file (.lic) is sent by email — install via CLI with \u003ccode\u003elicense install flash:license.lic\u003c\/code\u003e. Ports are available immediately, no reload required. If you need expedited delivery, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/switchlicense.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ Delivery steps ============ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"How to order and install\" role=\"list\" class=\"lic-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"lic-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lic-step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-title\"\u003ePlace order\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-sub\"\u003eSecure checkout via PayPal or card\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"lic-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lic-step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-title\"\u003eSend switch UDI\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-sub\"\u003eRun \u003ccode\u003eshow license udi\u003c\/code\u003e on your MDS 9148S\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"lic-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lic-step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-title\"\u003eReceive license\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-sub\"\u003e.lic file emailed within 24 hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"lic-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lic-step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-title\"\u003eInstall on switch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-sub\"\u003eCLI install — ports active immediately\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"lic-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"lic-step-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-title\"\u003eFree support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-step-sub\"\u003eWe help if anything goes wrong\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============ Disclaimer ============ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lic-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an independent reseller. 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