Obtaining license keys

You must obtain keys to use licensed functions on your system by connecting to the IBM Disk Storage Feature Activation (DSFA) website.

Before you begin

Before you can connect to the site, ensure that you have the following items:
  • All Storwize® V3700 Licensed Function Authorization documents. These documents contain the authorization codes that are required for you to obtain keys for each function that you purchased for your system. For each license that you purchase, a separate document with an authorization code is sent to you. These documents must be retained since you cannot activate the keys without the authorization codes. If you are activating keys for a new system, these documents are included in the shipment of the system. If you are activating codes for an existing system, IBM sends these documents to you separately.
  • A removable media for downloading your license keys into a file. Use the removable media if your system on which you are activating license keys is not connected to the Internet. You can also write down the license keys and then manually enter them into the system that runs the management GUI.
  • The machine type, serial number, and machine signature.

Procedure

Complete the following steps to obtain your license keys:

  1. At a computer with an Internet connection and a browser, connect to the IBM Disk Storage Feature Activation (DSFA) website at https://www.ibm.com/storage/dsfa. The DSFA application displays in the browser.
  2. Select IBM Storwize
  3. When prompted, enter the machine type, serial number, and machine signature.
  4. Enter the authorization code that was sent with your Storwize V3700 Licensed Function Authorization document for the licensed function. If you purchase multiple licenses, you must enter the specific authorization code that corresponds with each licensed function to receive a unique key to activate the function on the system.
  5. Copy or download the keys to your system.
    Note: If your license keys are not present or are incorrect for your system, contact your IBM representative.

What to do next

After you have downloaded the license keys from the DSFA website, use the management GUI to enable the licensed function on your system.