Function Authorizations for IBM DS8880

New Function Authorizations for IBM DS8880 (M/T 283x) high-performance flagship are available as 8xxx feature numbers.

IBM DS8000 series Function Authorizations establish the extent of IBM authorization for use of the licensed functions on the IBM DS8880.

They are for billing purposes only and establish the extent of IBM authorization for use of the licensed functions on an IBM DS8880 (IBM 2831, 2832, 2833, or 2834).

The following Licensed Functions are being introduced:

2836 Model LF8:

• Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
• Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
• z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)

2837 Model LF8:

• Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
• Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
• z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)

2838 Model LF8:

• Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
• Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
• z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)

2839 Model LF8:

• Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
• Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
• z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)

Machine types 2836, 2837, 2838, and 2839 Model LF8 represent one, two, three, and four years of warranty respectively.

Key prerequisites
All announced features and functions are supported on the IBM DS8000 series and require DS8000 LMC 8.8.00.xx.xx (bundle version 88.0.xxx.xx), or later.

Planned availability date: December 4, 2015

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