HP StorageWorks P9000 for Business Continuity Manager Software Installation Guide (T5253-96052, May 2011)

Table 2 License Types
PurposeEffective periodLicense type
Used for normal operation.
NOTE: When updating to Business
Continuity Manager version 5.5 or later
from a version earlier than 5.5, a new
license key must be obtained and
installed.
IndefinitePermanent license
Used for a trial before purchase.
NOTE:
• When using a Temporary license
whose version is earlier than 5.5, a
new license key must be installed.
• When using a Temporary license
whose version is 5.5 or later,
reinstall the license key.
120 daysTemporary license
Used when the Emergency license is
about to expire, but a permanent
license cannot be purchased.
NOTE:
• When using a Emergency license
whose version is earlier than 5.5, a
new license key must be installed.
• When using a Emergency license
whose version is 5.5 or later,
reinstall the license key.
NOTE:
• When you operate a storage system
using Business Continuity Manager
on a Secondary site, the license is
also required for the Secondary site.
• You cannot use license keys
obtained from version 5.3 or earlier.
30 daysEmergency license
Prerequisite Conditions
This section describes the prerequisites for using Business Continuity Manager.
Operating System Prerequisites
Business Continuity Manager can be used on the following operating systems:
• OS/390 V2R10
• z/OS V1R1 to V1R12
To establish IPv6 connections or HTTPS communication between P9000 Replication Manager and
Business Continuity Manager agent, you must use z/OS V1R9 or later.
NOTE:
• The above versions of z/OS are supported as guests in z/VM environments. For details about
operating conditions and other information, contact the product vendor. Note that z/VM
environments do not support HTTPS communications.
• The devices in the alternate subchannel set are not supported.
Prerequisite Conditions 9