Netapp License File Generator - Install

This guide has walked you through the three core phases: (knowing your serial numbers), Generation (using the online tool), and Installation (using System Manager or the CLI). With this knowledge and the included troubleshooting advice, you can confidently and efficiently activate licenses, ensuring your NetApp environment operates at its full, authorized potential.

Ensure the command java -version returns version 11 or higher. On Windows Environments

cluster1::> system node show -fields sys-serial

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Method A: Generating License Files for New Clusters (ONTAP 9.x+) netapp license file generator install

cluster1::> license show

The following step-by-step documentation details how to use the NetApp web-based license file generator, download your files, and complete the installation using both the System Manager graphical interface and the ONTAP CLI. Step 1: Generate and Download the License File

: Once uploaded, expand the license details to ensure all intended features are active. 2. Using the ONTAP CLI

A: Beginning with ONTAP 9.10.1, all licenses are delivered as NLFs. For releases earlier than ONTAP 9.10.1, ONTAP features are enabled using traditional 28-character license keys. This guide has walked you through the three

Input your Serial Number or Sales Order number. The portal will generate a list of all entitled software for that specific hardware. Step 3: Generate the NetApp License File (NLF)

Found on your physical packing list, purchase receipt, or hardware chassis.

Log into using cluster administrator credentials. Navigate to Cluster > Settings > Licenses . Click the Add or + button. Click Browse and upload the downloaded JSON license file.

cfg = json.load(open(sys.argv[1])) payload = json.dumps(cfg).encode() with open('private_key.pem','rb') as kf: key = serialization.load_pem_private_key(kf.read(), password=None) sig = key.sign(payload, padding.PKCS1v15(), hashes.SHA256()) open('license.lic','wb').write(payload + b'\n--SIG--\n' + sig) Step 1: Generate and Download the License File

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In the license management pane, click the or Browse button.

to the NetApp cluster: