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 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 the Capacity on Demand Web site. To obtain an activation code from the Capacity on Demand Web site, 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 Web site.
To enter the activation code for Active Memory Expansion, complete the following steps by using the HMC:
  1. In the navigation pane, open Systems Management and click Servers.
  2. In the contents pane, select the server on which you plan to use Active Memory Expansion.
  3. From the Tasks menu, select Capacity on Demand (CoD) > Other Advanced Functions > Enter Activation Code. The Enter Activated Code window is displayed.
  4. Enter the activation code and click OK.

    The HMC Classic interface is not supported in Hardware Management Console (HMC) Version 8.7.0, or later. The functions that were previously available in the HMC Classic interface are now available in the HMC Enhanced+ interface.

    When the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, complete the following steps to enter the activation code for Active Memory Expansion:
    1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon The icon represents the Resources function of the HMC.
    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.
  5. From the Tasks menu, click Properties. The server Properties window is displayed.
  6. Click the Capabilities tab.
  7. Verify that the Active Memory Expansion Capable capability is now set to True.
    When the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, complete the following steps to verify that the Active Memory Expansion capability is enabled:
    1. Click Licensed Capabilities.
      • If Active Memory Expansion Capable is marked by the The icon represents the availability of a feature in the HMC icon, the server supports the Active Memory Expansion capability.
      • If Active Memory Expansion Capable is marked by the The icon represents the non-availability of a feature in the HMC icon, the server does not support the Active Memory Expansion capability.
    If the capability is not enabled on the server, then you must obtain a valid activation code to enable Active Memory Expansion on the server.
  8. Click OK.
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.
Parent topic: Configuring virtual resources for logical partitions


Last updated: Fri, July 05, 2019