Unified License Management
ONTAP ONE: UNIFIED LICENSE MANAGEMENT
NetApp ONTAP One brings together all NetApp ONTAP data management capabilities in a single software license bundle. Combining the contents of the former Core bundle, Data Protection bundle, Security and Compliance bundle, Hybrid Cloud bundle, and Encryption bundle, ONTAP One delivers a full-featured, easy-to-buy, easy-to-consume license bundle for every NetApp customer.
NetApp ONTAP One brings together all NetApp ONTAP data management capabilities in a single software license bundle. Combining the contents of the former Core bundle, Data Protection bundle, Security and Compliance bundle, Hybrid Cloud bundle, and Encryption bundle, ONTAP One delivers a full-featured, easy-to-buy, easy-to-consume license bundle for every NetApp customer. ONTAP One includes access to ONTAP unified data storage protocols (block, file, object), as well as ONTAP technologies such as SnapRestore, SnapMirror, SnapCenter, FabricPool (ONTAP-S3 and StorageGRID), FlexClone, encryption, Autonomous Ransomware Protection, SnapLock, and multitenant key management (ONTAP FlexCache and FPolicy do not require licenses).
Features and Benefits
The capabilities that set ONTAP One apart.
Leverage ONTAP One for simplicity and security
Simplified Storage Procurement and Management
A single ONTAP software license dramatically simplifies the storage procurement and management experience for customers, providing simplicity and predictability while slashing license management complexity. ONTAP One makes NetApp ONTAP software licensing a breeze, with one line item and one price.
Industry-Leading Data Protection
ONTAP One means that every NetApp customer benefits from the industry-leading data protection capabilities of ONTAP. NetApp has a reputation as the most secure storage on the planet. We believe that robust data protection and strong defenses against ransomware and cyberattacks are crucial for today's storage environments. That's why we've integrated them into ONTAP One.
Nothing else like it
Comprehensive ONTAP Capabilities
ONTAP One delivers all the core multiprotocol goodness of ONTAP powered NetApp unified data storage, and much more. It includes our leading replication software, SnapMirror and SnapMirror S3; the ability to easily back up and tier to the cloud with SnapMirror Cloud; application-integrated data protection with SnapCenter; integrated Autonomous Ransomware Protection; and primary storage compliance with NetApp SnapLock.
NetApp License File (NLF)
Beginning with ONTAP 9.10.1, NetApp delivers all licenses as a NetApp license file (NLF), which is a single file that enables multiple software features.
Software Suite Availability
All AFF A-series and C-series systems and all FAS systems are sold with either the ONTAP One software suite or the ONTAP Base software suite. All ASA systems are sold with ONTAP One for SAN. Each software suite is delivered as a single NLF.
Power ASA with ONTAP One for SAN
ONTAP One for SAN
ONTAP One for SAN is available for NetApp ASA A-series and C-series systems and is the only software suite available for SAN. ONTAP One for SAN contains the following licenses:
- FlexClone
- SnapRestore
- FC, iSCSI
- NVME-oF
- MTKM
- SnapLock
- SnapMirror (asynchronous, synchronous, Business Continuity)
- SnapMirror Cloud
- SnapCenter
- NetApp Volume Encryption
- Trusted Platform module
ONTAP Base for limited use cases
ONTAP Base Overview
ONTAP Base is an alternative software suite designed for specific use cases in which data protection technologies such as SnapMirror and SnapCenter, as well as security features like Autonomous Ransomware Protection, are not required – for example, in nonproduction systems for dedicated test or development environments. Note that additional licenses cannot be added to ONTAP Base. If you need additional licenses, such as SnapMirror, you must upgrade to ONTAP One.
ONTAP Base Licenses
ONTAP Base contains the following licenses:
- FlexClone
- SnapRestore
- NFS, SMB, S3
- FC, iSCSI
- NVME-oF
- NetApp Volume Encryption
- Trusted Platform module
ONTAP One for existing systems
Available for Existing Customers
NetApp has tens of thousands of installed systems around the world. ONTAP One is available at no additional cost to almost all of our customers who have existing systems under support. To take advantage of any of the capabilities in ONTAP One, log in to the NetApp Support Site, download and install an updated license file, and you're good to go.
Older Version Compatibility
Some older versions of ONTAP may require you to either upgrade to ONTAP 9.10.1 or later, or work with your account team to get older license keys manually.
Key Benefits
Comprehensive feature access
Use all ONTAP features without additional licenses, including multiprotocol (block, file, object) storage, guaranteed storage efficiency, guaranteed data availability, data protection, disaster recovery, cloud integration, and security.
Simplified license management
Streamline the licensing process by replacing multiple individual licenses with a single ONTAP license. ONTAP One provides one line item on quotes, one price, and no add-ons, making it easier to purchase and deploy.
Cost-effective data management
Access the complete suite of ONTAP data management features at lower cost than individual bundles.
Easy activation
Simplify feature activation with a complete license bundle for all the ONTAP capabilities you need.
Easy compliance
Achieve Primary storage compliance with NetApp SnapLock.
Enhanced data security
Take advantage of advanced security features like Autonomous Ransomware Protection with highest accuracy and guaranteed recovery at no extra cost.
Enhanced data protection
Automatically access all of the industry-leading data protection capabilities of ONTAP.
Hybrid cloud support
Enable seamless cloud integration with ONTAP One features such as SnapMirror, SnapMirror S3, and SnapMirror Cloud.
Simplified system clustering
Easily add new systems to existing clusters; ONTAP One provides compatibility licenses for older systems.
Future-proof investment
Leverage a single license that gives you access to new ONTAP features and capabilities as they're released, without requiring additional purchases.
Orchestrate enterprise workflows with NetApp Data Services
NetApp Data Services
Streamline and optimize your ONTAP powered hybrid multicloud environment. Leverage NetApp Data Services to intelligently orchestrate critical, high-value workflows across the entire organization, from global data protection and governance to accelerating AI pipelines. A perfect complement to the ONTAP One license, NetApp Data Services include the following:
- NetApp Backup and Recovery
- NetApp Disaster Recovery
- NetApp Ransomware Protection
- NetApp Tiering
- NetApp Data Infrastructure Insights
Expert Guidance
Thrive with expert-led storage guidance
Get tailored advice on how ONTAP One fits your environment — from sizing and deployment to long-term optimization.
Technical Specifications
Exhaustive hardware and software metrics extracted directly from official documentation.
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ONTAP keys included
- FlexCone
- SnapRestore
- NFS, SMB, S3
- FC, iSCSI
- NVME-oF
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ONTAP keys included
- Autonomous Ransomware Protection
- MTKM
- SnapLock
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ONTAP keys included
- SnapMirror (asynchronous, synchronous, Business Continuity)
- SnapCenter
- SnapMirror S3 for NetApp targets
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ONTAP keys included
- SnapMirror Cloud
- SnapMirror S3 for non-NetApp targets
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ONTAP keys included
- NeApp Volume Encryption
- Trusted Plattform module
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about NetApp ONTAP & ONTAP One
Answers to what enterprise IT leaders ask most before deploying NetApp ONTAP & ONTAP One with SANDataWorks.
ONTAP One is a comprehensive, unified software license that unlocks every NetApp data management capability without hidden add-on fees. It includes multi-protocol support (SAN, NAS, Object), Autonomous Ransomware Protection, SnapMirror replication, and SnapLock compliance.
ONTAP is a single data management OS that runs seamlessly on-premises, at the edge, and natively as a first-party service in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Your team uses the exact same tools and processes regardless of where the data lives.
ONTAP drastically reduces footprint and cost through built-in inline data compression, deduplication, and compaction. It also automatically tiers cold, infrequently accessed data to lower-cost object storage to free up expensive performance tiers.
SANDataWorks provides specialized migration services using tools like NetApp Data Migrator to lift and shift heavy legacy applications (SAP, Oracle, etc.) to modern ONTAP infrastructure without rewriting code or business disruption.
ONTAP uses SnapMirror active sync and MetroCluster to synchronously mirror data across sites. If a data center goes down, these tools provide continuous availability and zero-data-loss protection (RPO = 0).