Reallocating a license between storage images

This scenario describes how to reallocate a license between storage images when you have a Model 9A2 storage unit.

For this scenario, assume that you have a Model 9A2 storage unit and a 5 TB point-in-time copy feature that is allocated to storage image 1. Later, you decide you want to start using the point-in-time copy feature on storage image 2 instead. (Keep in mind that deactivating a function and then reactivating it can be disruptive to your system and might require that you reboot your machine.)

Use the following steps for this scenario:

Connect to the DSFA Web site at http://www.ibm.com/storage/dsfa to initiate a request to reallocate a license between storage images.
Reduce the allocation value of the point-in-time copy feature for storage image 1 from 5 TB to 0 TB. Increase the point-in-time copy allocation value for storage image 2 from 0 TB to 5 TB. Click Submit to apply changes. After submitting allocation changes, retrieve the activation codes by selecting View Activation Codes in the upper left panel. The new point-in-time feature activation codes for the storage images are generated and displayed on the screen.
In the DS Storage Manager, apply the new activation codes to storage images 1 and 2.
Reboot storage image 1. When you reduce a license to 0 TB, you must reboot the image.