PowerEdge: Support for Dell License Manager (DLM)

Summary: Dell License Manager is a one-to-many license deployment and reporting tool for integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), Chassis Management Controller (CMC), and other licenses. License Manager can also inventory licensable systems to report the licensing status and enabled management controller feature level. This article provides an overview of usage and the latest revision of License Manager. ...

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Note: Dell License Manager standalone application is end of life as of October 2024.

 

Dell License Manager is a one-to-many license deployment and reporting tool for integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), OpenManage Enterprise Advanced licenses, Chassis Management Controller (CMC) licenses and additional licenses. Dell License Manager can download, bind, deploy, and backup:

  • iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9 licenses for PowerEdge servers.
  • CMC licenses on PowerEdge VRTX and PowerEdge FX or FX2s chassis.
  • OpenManage Enterprise Advanced and Advanced+ licenses
  • PowerEdge storage sled licenses
  • OpenManage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center licenses
  • OpenManage Integration with ServiceNow licenses

Dell License Manager can also inventory licensable systems to report on the licensing status and enabled iDRAC feature level. Use Dell iDRAC licenses to enable server management capabilities such as the virtual media and remote console support available in the Enterprise iDRAC feature set.

You can download licenses from the Dell Digital Locker. You can purchase licenses when you purchase a server.

What is New in Dell License Manager 1.7 Release:

  • Support for the latest generation of PowerEdge servers.
  • Support for iDRAC Secure Enterprise Key Manager (SEKM) licenses.
  • Support for iDRAC Datacenter licenses.
  • Support for OpenManage Enterprise Advanced and Advanced+ licenses.
  • Support for Dell OpenManage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center (OMIMSWAC) licenses.
  • Support for Dell OpenManage Integration with ServiceNow (OMISNOW) licenses.

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Dell License Manager (DLM)
Article Properties
Article Number: 000178010
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 16 May 2025
Version:  14
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