Activating PowerVM Editions

To activate PowerVM® Editions, you must enter an activation code from the Hardware Management Console (HMC) or the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) menu interface. You can also use the Integrated Virtualization Manager (IVM) interface.

About this task

To activate PowerVM Editions on the HMC, you must have an HMC super administrator user role.

To enter a PowerVM Editions code, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Retrieve the enablement code. by going to IBM Entitled System Support.
  2. Select Existing activation code field to obtain you existing activation code.
  3. To enter your activation code on your server by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC), select the System resources > Systems task.
  4. Click the system name. The System settings page is displayed.
  5. Go to Licensed capabilities > Enter Activation Code task.

Results

You can now begin using PowerVM Editions.