| Feature | iLO 5 Standard (Free) | iLO 5 Advanced | iLO 5 Premium | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Remote KVM Console | No | | Yes | | Virtual Media (ISO) | No | Yes | Yes | | Active Directory Auth | No | Yes | Yes | | RESTful API (Redfish) | Limited | Basic | Full | | Server Lockdown | No | No | Yes | | Price Point | Free | ~$350 - $500 USD | ~$600 - $800+ USD | How to Find Your Current iLO 5 License Status Before purchasing a key, verify what is currently installed. You do not want to buy a license for a server that already has one.
These partners purchase licenses from HPE and resell the activation keys at a slight discount compared to HPE list price. Hpe Ilo 5 License Key
During server POST (Power-On Self-Test), press F9 for System Utilities. Navigate to System Configuration -> iLO 5 Configuration Utility -> License Activation . Common Issues and Troubleshooting Even with a valid key, you may encounter errors. Here is how to solve them. | Feature | iLO 5 Standard (Free) |