Users Guide

Feature Base Management
with IPMI
iDRAC Express
(Rack and Tower
Servers)
iDRAC Express
(Blade Servers)
iDRAC Enterprise
Technical
Support Report
(TSR)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Repurpose or
retire system
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Viewing iDRAC license information
After you open the Lifecycle Controller GUI page, you can view details about the iDRAC installed on a
server. To view the iDRAC license information:
1. Start Lifecycle Controller. For more information, see Starting Lifecycle Controller.
2. On any page of Lifecycle Controller, click About in the upper-right corner.
3. On the About page, click License Information.
The following information is displayed on the iDRAC License Report page:
Device ID Indicates the Service Tag of the server on which iDRAC is installed.
License
• Entitlement ID — Indicates a unique ID provided by the manufacturer.
• Status — Indicates the status of the installed license.
• Description — Indicates the license details.
• License Type — Indicates the type of license of the device. For example,
Evaluation, Evaluation Extension, or Perpetual.
• Expiration — Indicates the date and time at which the license expires.
Other documents you may need
In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available at dell.com/support/home.
• The Lifecycle Controller Online Help provides detailed information about the fields available on the
GUI and the descriptions for the same. To view the online help information, click Help in the upper-
right corner of all Lifecycle Controller pages, or press <F1>.
• The Lifecycle Controller Release Notes is available from within the product. To read through the
Release Notes within Lifecycle Controller, click About in the upper-right corner, and then click View
Release Notes. A web version is also given to provide last-minute updates to the system or
documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or
technicians.
• The Dell iDRAC Licensing White paper at http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/
white_papers/20067892.aspx. This document provides an overview of iDRAC digital licensing and
how it is different from iDRAC available in the Dell PowerEdge 11th generation servers. It also provides
an understanding on iDRAC Express and Enterprise value offerings.
• The Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services For 13th Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers Quick
Start Guide provides information about using remote services.
• The Systems Management Overview Guide provides brief information about the various Dell software
available to perform systems management tasks.
• The iDRAC Overview and Feature Guide provides information about iDRAC, its licensable features, and
license upgrade options.
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