Adding activation keys

You must apply the activation codes so that you can begin to configure storage.

Before you begin

Notes:
  1. Enabling an optional licensed function is a concurrent activity (assuming that the appropriate level of microcode is installed on the system for the function). The following activating activities are non-disruptive, but take effect at the next system IML for Model 961:
    • Removal of a licensed function for its deactivation. Contact your IBM® service representative to complete this operation.
    • 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.
  2. Before you begin this task, you must check the error log and resolve any current system problems. See instructions for troubleshooting or contact IBM Support for assistance in resolving these problems.
  3. Before you configure, disable or provide paths through any firewall because they might interfere with system communication.

About this task

You can apply the feature activation keys by downloading them from the Data storage feature activation. Then, you can import the file into the DS Storage Manager. If you cannot access the DS Storage Manager and the DSFA website from the same computer, download the file to a CD or Start of changeUSB driveEnd of change, or write down the code. If you are using either of these latter methods, ensure that you have your CD, Start of changeUSB driveEnd of change, or written document before you begin the following steps.

Procedure

Complete the following steps from the DS Storage Manager to add your feature activation keys.

  1. Ensure that the Import Key File window is not open. You cannot have the Add Activation Key window and the Import Key File windows opened simultaneously.
  2. 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 keys.
  3. From the Action menu, select Storage Image > Add Activation Key. The Add Activation Key window opens.
    1. If you already imported your activation keys from a file or retrieved existing codes from the storage system, the values are displayed in the fields. You can modify or overwrite the values, as appropriate.
    2. After you download the activation key from the Disk Storage Feature Activation (DSFA) website, select Import Key File from the Action list and follow the prompts.
    3. If you did not download your activation key, select Add Activation Key and follow the prompts.
  4. Click OK to complete the process.