Dell iDRAC9 comes in several license tiers (Basic, Express, Express for Blades, Enterprise and Datacenter); this page compares Express and Enterprise. Enterprise unlocks remote console, virtual media, and advanced monitoring. Here is what you get with each.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Express | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Web Interface | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Console (vConsole) | No | Yes |
| Virtual Media (ISO mount) | No | Yes |
| SNMP/IPMI Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Controller | Yes (remote firmware update) | Yes, plus automatic and scheduled repository updates |
| Group Manager | No | Yes (manage multiple servers) |
iDRAC Enterprise licenses are tied to the service tag. ICD can help source the correct license. Request iDRAC license quote