Users Guide

NOTE: The default license available with PowerEdge C64XX systems is Basic Plus. The Basic Plus license was custom
made for C64XX systems.
NOTE: Express for Blades license is the default license for PowerEdge M6XX and MXXXX systems.
Methods for acquiring licenses
Use any of the following methods to acquire the licenses:
• Dell Digital Locker / License Self-Service portal — The License Self Service portal allows you to view and manage your products,
software, and licensing information in one location. A link to the Self-Service Portal is available in DRAC web interface, go to
Configuration > Licenses.
NOTE: To know more about Dell Digital Locker, refer to FAQ on Self Service Portal.
• Email — License is attached to an email that is sent after requesting it from the technical support center.
• Point-of-sale — License is acquired while placing the order for a system.
NOTE: To manage licenses or purchase new licenses, go to the Dell Digital Locker.
Acquiring license key from Dell Digital Locker
To obtain the license key from your account, you must first register your product using the registration code that is sent in the order
confirmation email. This code must be entered in the Product Registration tab after logging into Dell Digital Locker.
From the left pane, click the Products or Order History tab to view the list of your products. Subscription-based products are listed
under Billing accounts tab.
To download the license key from your Dell Digital Locker account:
1. Sign in to your Dell Digital Locker account.
2. From the left pane, click Products.
3. Click the product that you want to view.
4. Click the product name.
5. On theProduct management page, click Get Key.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the license key.
NOTE:
If you do not have a Dell Digital Locker account, create an account using the email address provided during your
purchase.
NOTE: To generate multiple license keys for new purchases, follow the instructions under Tools > License Activation >
Unactivated licenses
License operations
Before you perform the license management tasks, ensure that you acquire the licenses. For more information, see the Methods for
acquiring licenses.
NOTE: If you have purchased a system with all the licenses pre-installed, then license management is not required.
You can perform the following licensing operations using iDRAC, RACADM, WSMan, Redfish and Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services for
one-to-one license management, and Dell License Manager for one-to-many license management:
• View — View the current license information.
• Import — After acquiring the license, store the license in a local storage and import it into iDRAC using one of the supported
interfaces. The license is imported if it passes the validation checks.
NOTE:
Although you can export the factory-installed license, you cannot import it. To import the license, download
the equivalent license from the Digital Locker or retrieve it from the email you received when you purchased the
license.
NOTE: After importing the license, you need to re-login to iDRAC. This is applicable only for iDRAC web interface.
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