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Article Number: 000145345

How to Import and Export an iDRAC License Using the iDRAC Web Interface

Summary: This article explains how to import and export licenses of Integrated Dell Remote Access Controllers 7, 8 and 9 (iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9).

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Symptoms

Before and after a replacement of the system board or when upgrading the iDRAC license for enabling more features, license management may be necessary. A method to import and export an iDRAC license is through the iDRAC web interface. License operations can also be performed using iDRAC, RACADM, WSMAN, and Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services for one-to-one license management, and Dell License Manager for one-to-many license management.

Cause

Not applicable

Resolution

Table of Contents

Note: Downloading an upgrade or replacing a lost license: The iDRAC license can be downloaded from Dell Digital Locker. License keys are stored online and can be downloaded if needed. If an existing license key in not available in the Dell Digital Locker or there is an issue with a license key, contact Dell Technical Support or Customer Care. Further help is available for How to access your Dell Digital Locker.

How to import and export a license with an iDRAC9

Exporting the license

For exporting the license before a replacement of the motherboard, follow these steps:

  1. Enter the iDRAC web interface.
  2. Go to the Configuration.
  3. Select Export from the drop-down menu under License Options to export all licenses.
  4. Save the license .xml file to an accessible location.

iDRAC9 Export Licenses
Figure 1: iDRAC9 Export Licenses

Importing the license

Follow these steps to import an iDRAC license:

  1. Store the license .xml-file in an accessible location.
  2. Enter the iDRAC web interface.
  3. Go to the Configuration.
  4. Select Import from the drop-down menu under License Options to import the license.

iDRAC9 Import Licenses
Figure 2: iDRAC9 Import Licenses

How Do I Import The iDRAC9 License? QuickTips

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How to import and export a license with an iDRAC7 or iDRAC8

Exporting the license

For exporting the license before a replacement of the motherboard, follow these steps:

  1. Enter the iDRAC web interface.
  2. Go to the Licenses tab.

iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Licenses
Figure 3: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Licenses

  1. Select Export from the drop-down menu under License Options to export all licenses.

iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Export Licenses
Figure 4: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Export Licenses

  1. Save the license .xml file to an accessible location.

Importing the license

Follow these steps to import an iDRAC license:

  1. Store the license xml-file to an accessible location.
  2. Enter the iDRAC web interface.
  3. Go to the Licenses tab.

iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Licenses
Figure 5: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Licenses

  1. Select Import from the drop-down menu under License Options to import the license.

iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Import Licenses
Figure 6: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 Import Licenses

Importing a Digital License using iDRAC

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Article Properties

Affected Product

iDRAC7, iDRAC8, iDRAC9

Last Published Date

15 Sep 2023

Version

9

Article Type

Solution

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