Entering the activation code for PowerVM Editions by using HMC Version 7, or later

Use these instructions to enter the PowerVM® Editions activation code by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC) Version 7, or later.

If PowerVM Editions is not enabled on your system, you can use the HMC to enter the activation code that you received when you ordered the feature.

Use the following procedure to enter the activation code for the PowerVM Standard Edition and the PowerVM Enterprise Edition. For more information about the PowerVM Editions, see Introduction to PowerVM.

When the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, complete the following steps to enter your activation code:
  1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon The icon represents the Resources function of the HMC.
  2. Click All Systems. The All Systems page is displayed.
  3. In the work pane, select a system and click Actions > View System Properties. You can view and change the properties of the system that are listed under the PowerVM area.
  4. In the PowerVM area, click Capacity on Demand > Licensed Capabilities. The Licensed Capabilities page opens.
  5. Click Enter Activation Code.
  6. Enter your activation code and click OK.