a. If you already imported your activation codes from a file or retrieved existing
codes from the storage unit, the values are displayed in the fields and you
can modify or overwrite them, as appropriate.
b. If you are importing your activation codes from a file that you downloaded
from the DSFA Web site, click Import key file. Once you complete the
import process, the data from the file is displayed.
c. If you did not download your activation codes into a file, enter the codes into
the appropriate fields.
Note:
For model 9A2, you need to perform this process for both images, one
image at a time.
Note:
The Capacity and Storage type fields are populated based on the
information contained within the activation codes.
2. Click Apply, then OK to complete the process.
Importing activation codes
Use this process to import the activation codes that must be applied before you can
begin configuring storage on a storage image.
Note: Before you begin this task, you must resolve any current DS8000 problems.
Contact IBM Support for assistance in resolving these problems.
1. In the navigation panel, under Manage Hardware, select Storage images. In
Storage images — Main Page, select a Storage image. Then select Apply
activation codes in the Select Action drop-down list. Then click Go. The Apply
activation codes page is displayed.
2. Click Import key file. The Import page is displayed.
3. In the Select file to import field, specify the target file. Use the Browse button
to navigate to the appropriate directory.
4. After you have specified the code file, click OK to complete the process.
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