IBM DS8000 User Manual page 112

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).
Note: The following activating activities are disruptive and require a machine IML
Obtaining activation codes
Complete this task to obtain your feature activation codes for the licensed features
for each storage unit. To obtain your activation codes, you must connect to the IBM
Disk Storage Feature Activation (DSFA) Web site.
Before you can connect to the site, ensure that you have the following items:
v The IBM License Function Authorization documents. If you are activating codes
v A diskette for downloading your activation codes into a file. Use the diskette if
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
2. The DSFA application displays in the browser. Use the application to obtain the
Applying activation codes
Complete this task to apply the activation codes that enable you to begin
configuring storage on a storage image.
Notes:
84
DS8000 User's Guide
(Models 921, 922, 931, and 932) or reboot of the affected image (Models 9A2
and 9B2):
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
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.
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.
you cannot access the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager from the system
that you are using to access the DSFA Web site. Instead of using a diskette, you
can also write down the activation codes and then manually enter them into the
system that runs the DS Storage Manager.
Disk Storage Feature Activation (DSFA) Web site at http://www.ibm.com/
storage/dsfa.
activation codes and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: In most situations, the DSFA application can locate your 2244 or 239x
license authorization record when you enter the DS8000 (2107 or 242x)
serial number and signature. However, if the 2244/239x license
authorization record is not attached to the 2107/242x record, you must
assign it to the 2107/242x record in the DSFA application. In this
situation, you will need the 2244/239x serial number (which you can
find on the License Function Authorization document).
1. The initial enablement of any optional DS8000 licensed function is a
concurrent activity (assuming that the appropriate level of microcode is
installed on the machine for the given function). The following