A customer requires unlimited backups be included for their CVO instance.

For a customer requiring unlimited backups in their Cloud Volumes ONTAP (CVO) instance, the Essentials and Premium subscription models are the appropriate choices. Both these subscription models offer unlimited backups as part of their service package, which is ideal for customers who prioritize extensive backup capabilities without the concern of hitting limits.

The Professional, Optimized, and Edge Cache plans typically have different focuses or limitations concerning backup capabilities:

Professional: Geared more towards smaller or less critical deployments without the breadth of features found in Premium or Essentials.

Optimized: Often focuses on performance optimization rather than extensive backup functionalities.

Edge Cache: Is used for caching services at the edge rather than core data management and backup functionalities.

Detailed information on these subscription models and their backup capabilities can be found in the NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP documentation or through consultation with NetApp sales representatives.