SnapCenter requires several licenses to enable data protection operations. The type of SnapCenter licenses you install depends on your storage environment and the features that you want to use.
Required if you are using FAS or AFF storage controllers
Required to protect data on ONTAP Select and ONTAP Cloud platforms
Some additional licenses might be required, depending on your platform. Examples of additional licenses are SnapRestore, FlexClone, vSphere Standard, and various protocol-based licenses. The Release Notes contain a complete list of required licenses.
The installation and setup documentation contains details about managing licenses.