PE: iDRAC7, 8, 9 - How to Import and Export License Using the Web Interface

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.

Table of Contents

• How to Import and export iDRAC9 license?
• How to Import and export iDRAC7 and 8 license.

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 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.

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.

Video on how to import the iDRAC9 license

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.

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

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

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.

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

Video on how to import the iDRAC7 and 8 license