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

Summary: This article explains how to import and export the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9 License.

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Instructions

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, Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services for one-to-one license management, and Dell License Manager for one-to-many license management.


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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 Support or Customer Care. Further help is available for How to Access Your Dell Digital Locker.

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How to Import and Export iDRAC9 License

Exporting the license:

Before replacing the motherboard (MB), you must follow these steps below to export the license:

  1. Log in to the iDRAC interface.
  2. Go to 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 License Export

Figure 1: iDRAC9 License Export.


Importing the license:

Follow the steps below to import the iDRAC License after an MB replacement or license purchase:

  1. Store the License (.xml) file in an accessible location.
  2. Enter the iDRAC web interface.
  3. Go to Configuration.
  4. Select Import from the drop-down menu under License Options to import the License.
iDRAC9 License Import

Figure 2: iDRAC9 Import License.

How to Import the IDRAC9 LIcense

Duration: 00:00:45 (hh:mm:ss)
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How to Import and Export an iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 License?

Exporting the License:

Before replacing the MB, you must follow the below steps to export the license:

  1. Log in to the iDRAC web interface.
  2. Go to the License tab. 
iDRAC7 and 8 license page

           Figure 3: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 license page.

  1. Select Export from the drop-down menu under License Options to export all licenses.
iDRAC7 and 8 license export

            Figure 4: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 license export.

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


Importing the License

Follow the steps below to import the iDRAC License after an MB replacement or license purchase:

  1. Store the license (.xml) file to an accessible location.
  2. Log in to the iDRAC web interface.
  3. Go to the License tab.   
iDRAC 7 and 8 license page

            Figure 5: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 License page.

  1. Select Import from the down-down menu under License Options to import the license
iDRAC7 and 8 license import

           Figure 6: iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 license import.


Video on how to import the iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 license.

Duration: 00:01:22 (hh:mm:ss)
When available, closed caption (subtitles) language settings can be chosen using the CC icon on this video player.

 

Affected Products

iDRAC7, iDRAC8, iDRAC9, PowerEdge R240, PowerEdge R250, PowerEdge R260, PowerEdge R340, PowerEdge R350, PowerEdge R360, PowerEdge R440

Products

PowerFlex rack, ScaleIO, PowerEdge XR2, PowerEdge R450, PowerEdge R540, PowerEdge R550, PowerEdge R640, PowerEdge R6415, PowerEdge R650, PowerEdge R650xs, PowerEdge R6515, PowerEdge R6525, PowerEdge R660, PowerEdge R660xs, PowerEdge R6615 , PowerEdge R6625, PowerEdge R740, PowerEdge R740XD, PowerEdge R740XD2, PowerEdge R7415, PowerEdge R7425, PowerEdge R750, PowerEdge R750XA, PowerEdge R750xs, PowerEdge R7515, PowerEdge R7525, PowerEdge R760, PowerEdge R760XA, PowerEdge R760xd2, PowerEdge R760xs, PowerEdge R7615, PowerEdge R7625, PowerEdge R840, PowerEdge R860, PowerEdge R940, PowerEdge R940xa, PowerEdge R960, PowerEdge T140, PowerEdge T150, PowerEdge T160, PowerEdge T340, PowerEdge T350, PowerEdge T360, PowerEdge T440, PowerEdge T550, PowerEdge T560, PowerEdge T640, PowerEdge XE2420, PowerEdge XE7420, PowerEdge XE7440, PowerEdge XE8545, PowerEdge XE8640, PowerEdge XE9640, PowerEdge XE9680, PowerEdge XR11, PowerEdge XR12, PowerEdge XR4510c, PowerEdge XR4520c ...
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Article Number: 000145345
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2025
Version:  16
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