If you're interested in using iDRAC8 features, consider the following:
for iDRAC 8 Enterprise to let users test advanced capabilities before committing to a purchase. Download Link: Dell iDRAC8 Enterprise Trial License (30 days) A trial license can only be imported once per product
Navigate to the tab under the Server or Configuration menu. Select Import from the License Options drop-down menu. Browse for the .xml file you downloaded and click Apply .
Perpetual licenses can be bought from Dell or platforms like eBay where sellers often provide license files based on your server's Service Tag .
You can download a 30-day iDRAC8 Enterprise Trial License directly from Dell's support knowledge base.
If you previously purchased a license but lost the file, you do not need to buy it again: Log in to the Dell Digital Locker (DDL) . Locate your order by . Select Download Key to retrieve the XML authorization file. How to Import the License File