Log into the from an internet-connected device.
The license file was successfully uploaded, but specific protocols (like standard S3, NVMe, or CIFS) remain grayed out.
cluster1::> system license add -license-file true
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Open PowerShell as Administrator and run .\bin\lfg-init.exe --generate-fingerprint
Extract the archive directly to a secure root path, such as C:\Program Files\NetApp\LFG\ .
Note: For new acquisitions, it is recommended to wait 24 hours after the shipping date before attempting to acquire the license, ensuring the system is registered in NetApp's database. Step 2: Installing License Files (NLF) via System Manager Log into the from an internet-connected device
For ONTAP Select (software-defined storage), licenses are node-specific and tied to a unique 9-digit serial number.
If you host the generated license file on a local server within your network:
A NetApp license file is a file that contains information about the features and capacities licensed for a NetApp storage system. It's required to unlock and use specific features and functionalities on the system. Open PowerShell as Administrator and run
Select the specific features you intend to install (e.g., Base, NVMe, NFS, CIFS, SnapMirror).
During the generation and installation process, you may encounter error codes or validation failures. Here is how to fix the most common issues. 1. Error: "Invalid License Key / Format"
: If you have already copied the NLF to a location accessible by the cluster, use the following command: