Importing Activation Keys - IBM DS8800 Introduction And Planning Manual

v The IBM License Function Authorization documents. If you are activating codes
for a new storage unit, these documents are included in the shipment of the
storage unit. If you are activating codes for an existing storage unit, IBM sends
these documents to you in an envelope.
v A removable media for downloading your activation codes into a file. Use the
removable media if you cannot access the IBM System Storage DS Storage
Manager from the system that you are using to access the DSFA website. Instead
of using removable media, you can also write down the activation codes and
then manually enter them into the system that runs the DS Storage Manager.
v The machine serial number, model, and signature.
To obtain your activation codes, perform the following steps:
1. At a computer with an Internet connection and a browser, connect to the IBM
Disk Storage Feature Activation (DSFA) website at www.ibm.com/storage/dsfa.
2. The DSFA application displays in the browser. Use the application to obtain the
activation codes and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: In most situations, the DSFA application can locate your 239x license
authorization record when you enter the DS8000 242x machine type,
serial number and signature. However, if the 239x license authorization
record is not attached to the 242x record, you must assign it to the 242x
record in the DSFA application. In this situation, you will need the 239x
serial number (which you can find on the License Function
Authorization document).
After you complete these steps and your license codes are not present or
incorrect for your storage unit, contact your IBM representative.

Importing activation keys

Complete this task to import the activation keys that must be applied before you
can begin configuring storage on a storage unit.
Notes:
1. The initial enablement of any optional DS8000 licensed function is a
concurrent activity (assuming the appropriate level of microcode is
installed on the machine for the given function). The following
activating activities are non-disruptive, but take effect at the next
machine IML:
v Removal of a DS8000 licensed function to deactivate the function.
v A lateral change or reduction in the license scope. A lateral change is
2. Before you begin this task, you must resolve any current DS8000
problems. Contact IBM Support for assistance in resolving these
problems.
3. Before you configure, disable or provide paths through any firewalls,
because they might interfere with DS8000 communication.
Perform the following steps to import your activation codes:
1. In the navigation, select Home > System Status. On the System Status main
page, select the storage image for which you want to import the activation key.
defined as changing the license scope from fixed block (FB) to count
key data (CKD) or from CKD to FB. A reduction is defined as
changing the license scope from all physical capacity (ALL) to only
FB or only CKD capacity.
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