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7.2.2 Enabling a premium feature
Obtaining a feature key depends upon the DS storage subsystem packaging procedures and
time of order:
If you bought any premium features together with the DS storage subsystem, you will
receive the feature keys with the DS storage subsystem hardware, but you still have to
activate them separately.
If you are purchasing a new premium feature, you can get the key from your local storage
support (IBM or Business Partner).
In any case, a premium feature is a chargeable option for every DS storage subsystem, and
you have to request the premium feature from your sales contact person for a specific
machine type, model, and serial number.
Once you have purchased a premium feature, you receive an envelope containing a license
activation card for that particular feature, with detailed instructions about how to proceed to
activate it.
The following procedure will help you activate the new feature, or reactivate it if for any reason
it is out of compliance:
1. On the card you received, locate the feature activation code, and make sure that the
instructions received are for your machine type and model. The feature activation code
(XX-XXXX-XXXXX) is located at the top of the license activation card.
2. From the Subsystem Management window, select Storage Subsystem Premium
Features.
3. Write down the 32-digit number next to the feature enable identifier, or copy and paste the
complete number to a text file to avoid typing errors.
You can also find the feature enable identifier in the profile data, either by selecting
View Profile or by opening the storageArrayProfile.txt file contained in the zip file
that was generated when you collected all the support data.
4. Go to the following Web site to personalize the received key to your specific system and
generate the activation key file:
http://www-912.ibm.com/PremiumFeatures/
Select the option to activate a premium feature.
5. Complete the form in the Web page with the following information:
– Feature activation code
– Feature enable identifier
– Machine type
– Model number
– Unit serial number
The Web page generates a an activation key file that you have to download to your
management station. It also sends the file to the specified e-mail address.
Important: All the premium features are activated immediately and do not require a reboot
of the controllers.
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