| License Type | Part Number (example) | Typical Use | |--------------|----------------------|--------------| | iLO 5 Advanced (1-socket) | P13777-B21 | Single CPU server | | iLO 5 Advanced (2-socket) | P13779-B21 | Dual CPU server | | iLO Advanced Premium Security | P21274-B21 | High-security environments | | iLO Advanced 1‑year subscription | P13562‑B21 | Short‑term / lab use |
$cred = Get-Credential $body = @ LicenseKey = "XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX" | ConvertTo-Json Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "https://<iLO-IP>/api/json/license_service" -Method POST -Body $body -Credential $cred -ContentType "application/json" Using hpilo Python module: Hpe Ilo 5 License Key
import hpilo ilo = hpilo.Ilo("ilo-ip", "user", "pass") ilo.activate_license("XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX") | Scenario | Recommendation | |----------|----------------| | Single server, basic remote management | iLO Standard (free) | | Production server, multiple admins, remote ISO boot | iLO Advanced | | Financial, government, or high‑security workload | iLO Advanced Premium Security | | Testing / lab only | Use 60‑day Advanced trial | ✅ Always match the license to your exact server model — HPE’s website or a reseller can confirm compatibility. If you need a sample procurement justification or a cost‑comparison table for management, let me know. | License Type | Part Number (example) |