You can use the ONTAP command line to add a SnapCenter controller-based license when you are using FAS or AFF systems, and you have a SnapCenter Standard or SnapManagerSuite license.
Before you begin
- You must be a cluster administrator on the FAS or AFF system.
- You must have the SnapCenter Standard or SnapManagerSuite license.
- If you want to install SnapCenter on a trial basis with FAS or AFF storage, you can obtain a Premium Bundle evaluation license to install on your controller.
- If you want to install SnapCenter on a trial basis, you should contact your sales representative to obtain a Premium Bundle evaluation license to install on your controller.
About this task
This command is available at the admin privilege level.
Steps
- Log in to the NetApp cluster using the ONTAP command line.
- Add the SnapManagerSuite license key: system license add -license-code license_key
- Verify that the SnapManagerSuite license is installed: license show