Register GS License

Overview

This function registers "GS License" to connect the ETERNUS DX8100 S4/DX8900 S4 to the mainframe systems.

Caution
  • The storage system must be rebooted to enable the registered license.

  • If no "memory expansion licenses" are registered, the available memory size is "16 GB" per CE regardless of the installed memory size. Refer to the [Expand System Memory Capacity] function for details.

  • If "GS License" is registered, the "memory expansion license" for open systems is automatically deleted.

Note
  • The memory capacity of each CE that can be used in the storage system can be checked in the "System Memory Capacity" field of the [System] screen. Refer to the [System] function for details.

User Privileges

Availability of Executions in the Default Role

Default role Availability of executions
Monitor  
Admin  
StorageAdmin  
AccountAdmin  
SecurityAdmin  
Maintainer

Refer to "User Roles and Policies" for details on the policies and roles.

Settings

GS License

Item Description Setting values

Model Name

Enter the model name for the GS License.

9 alphanumeric characters (0 - 9, A - Z)

Serial Number

Enter the serial number for the GS License.

6 numeric characters (0 - 9)

Check Code

Enter the check code for the GS License.

2 alphanumeric characters (0 - 9, A - Z)

Operating Procedures

In this screen, the GS License is registered.

  1. Click [Register GS License] in [Action].

    Caution
    • [Register GS License] cannot be clicked under the following conditions:

      • RESTful API has been enabled

      • "GS License" has been registered in the storage system

  2. Specify the parameters, and click the [Register] button.

    → A confirmation screen appears.

    Caution
    • If the entered GS License does not satisfy the input conditions, an error screen appears.

  3. Click the [OK] button.

    → The GS License registration is executed.

  4. Click the [Done] button to return to the [System] screen.

    Caution
    • Rebooting the storage system is required to enable the registration.