Entering the activation code for Active Memory Expansion

You can enable Active Memory Expansion for a server by entering an activation code on the Hardware Management Console (HMC). When you enable Active Memory Expansion, you can configure the logical partitions that run on the server to compress their memory and thus expand their memory capacities.

Before you begin

Before you start, complete the following prerequisite tasks:
  1. Complete the required preparation tasks for Active Memory Expansion and ensure that your configuration meets the configuration requirements for Active Memory Expansion. For instructions, see Preparing to configure Active Memory Expansion.
  2. Verify that you have an activation code. You can obtain an activation code from your IBM® Sales Representative or from the Capacity on Demand website. To obtain an activation code from the Capacity on Demand website, complete the following steps:
    1. Go to: http://www-912.ibm.com/pod/pod.
    2. Enter the system type and serial number of the server for which you need the activation code.
    3. Record the activation code that is displayed on the website.

About this task

To enter the activation code for Active Memory Expansion by using the HMC Version 10.1.1020, or earlier, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation pane, click Resources.
  2. Click All Systems. The All Systems page is displayed.
  3. In the work pane, select the system on which you plan to use Active Memory Expansion and click Actions > View System Properties. The Properties page is displayed.
  4. In the Capacity on Demand area, click CoD Functions.
  5. In the Capacity On Demand Functions page, click Enter CoD Code.
  6. Enter the activation code and click OK.
  7. From the Tasks menu, click Properties. The server Properties window is displayed.
  8. Click the Capabilities tab.
  9. Verify that the Active Memory Expansion Capable capability is now set to True.
    Note: If the capability is set to False, then Active Memory Expansion is not enabled on the server. Obtain a valid activation code to enable Active Memory Expansion on the server.
  10. Click OK.
To enter the activation code for Active Memory Expansion by using the HMC Version 10.2.1030, or later, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation pane, click System resources.
  2. Click Systems. The Systems page is displayed.
  3. In the navigation pane, click CoD Functions.
  4. In the Capacity On Demand Functions page, click Enter CoD Code.
  5. Enter the activation code and click OK.
  6. From the Tasks menu, click Properties. The server Properties window is displayed.
  7. Click the Capabilities tab.
  8. Verify that the Active Memory Expansion Capable capability is now set to True.
    Note: If the capability is set to False, then Active Memory Expansion is not enabled on the server. Obtain a valid activation code to enable Active Memory Expansion on the server.
  9. Click OK.

What to do next

After you enable Active Memory Expansion on the server, you can configure logical partitions to use Active Memory Expansion. For instructions, see Configuring Active Memory Expansion for AIX logical partitions.