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5 Importing iDRAC License Using Lifecycle Controller
Executive Summary
This document provides an overview of License management in Lifecycle Controller. Now, you can install
the Dell Server license from Lifecycle Controller and also view the license information about the installed
licenses on a server. The licensed features in Lifecycle Controller are:
- Backup Server Profile
- Export Server Profile
- vFlash Configuration
If license is not installed on the server, then these features will be in disabled state. After you install a valid
license, these features will be enabled.
1.1 Supported Platforms and License Types
Dell provides three main license offerings:
Basic Management
Basic Management (called BMC in 11th generation servers) is default for servers that belong to a
series of 200–500.
Express (Evaluation, Evaluation Extension, and Perpetual)
For 600-series and later, iDRAC Express is the standard or default offering that is part of the base
configuration. It does not require a license to be installed, backed up, or managed. Express offers
embedded tools, console integration, and simplified remote access. However, most IT
administrators want a deeper and more inclusive solution that allows them to manage servers as if
they were physically near the server.
Enterprise (Evaluation, Evaluation Extension and Perpetual)
Dell lifecycle Controller will allow you to update the server license from Basic Management to
Express / Enterprise and Express to Enterprise state.
Customers with PowerEdge 200–500 series can also upgrade their systems to either Express or
Enterprise by installing a license key. The installed license information can be verified by clicking the
About icon, and then clicking the License Information link on the Lifecycle Controller GUI.
Note: For more information about features in Basic Management, Express, and Enterprise licenses, go to
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