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Changes in SAN b-type License Activation and Transfer.

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Abstract

Changes to the manner in which IBM SAN b-type switch license activation and transfers will become effective in starting on January 3, 2017. The changes are described below.

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New License Activations

IBM SAN b-type license activations will be performed at the following URL:

This site requires registration. If you do not already have an account on Broadcom's site, you can register by browsing to http://www.broadcom.com/ and clicking the "Login" link, then the "Register" button.
Depending on the email address you use, a specific company name may be offered in the Company field, or else it will offer "Other". You can select your company, or select "Other". The choice will not impact your ability to activate or transfer licenses. If you see a message such as "Our records show your company's partner approval is pending", this can also be ignored, as it does not impact ability to register.

Once the account is confirmed, the above URL will land directly on the license activation page after logging in.

Transfers of Existing Licenses to FRU and CRU Units

Additionally, transfers of existing licenses to field replaceable units (FRUs) will require IBM support assistance and can no longer be performed by end users via web site. Customer replaceable units (CRUs) that require license transfers will also require that the customer contact IBM support for assistance.

The above is a requirement for license transfers only. Activation of newly purchased licenses should not require IBM support assistance.

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Modified date:
27 February 2023

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