topic Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

"The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST is complet

mlodgesa — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:55:01 GMT

After a firmware update I get this message:
The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST is complete...."

Does this mean I wont be able to use ilo to install an OS anymore?
Why the change after updating??

Query: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST is complet

support_s — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:08:41 GMT

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1. HPE iLO 5 2.95 User Guide | iLO remote console

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Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

Suman_1978 — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:07:57 GMT

Hi,

Please give more details like Server model, iLO Version, iLO FW version, iLO License type that is currently installed.
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Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

Cali — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:31:37 GMT

Hi,

the iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST is complete...."

The IRC always needs the "iLO Advanced License", there has been no change for years.
In the Past without a License, it worked for some minutes, after cutting the Monitor/Keyboard for remote Sessions.

Does this mean I wont be able to use ilo to install an OS anymore?
Yes, or you can plug a Monitor/Keyboard into the Server, like the good old Days.

Why the change after updating??
It seems, that this behavor is now changed to Boot Screen only.

Btw, you can try out iLO Advnced for 90 Days:
HPE iLO Advanced Trial License | HPE

Cali

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

mlodgesa — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:24:31 GMT

@Cali & @Suman_1978

Will downgrading help to restore it to how to was?

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST is complet

Bunsol — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:57:58 GMT

If the ILO is licensed then kindly use the License key to re-activate it. If the server is not licensed then it is a feature of ILO to stop remote console after the POST completes. If ILO is licensed then you should be able to use remote console even after POST. Please use the below links to get in touch with the ILO licensing team:-
https://myenterpriselicense.hpe.com/cwp-ui/contact-us

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

mlodgesa — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:12:50 GMT

I bought this machine used, I do not have the licence key. Could I retrive the licence key from the ilo backup perhaps. I'm not sure if it was ilo advanced, all I know is that I was able to remotely install the OS.

Second question, if someone has already used an iLO advanced trial key on this machine, will I still be able to get another trial and activate it here?

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

Bunsol — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:16:30 GMT

ILO license needs to be purchased however you can use a trial license which should help you to install the Operating system:-
https://www.hpe.com/us/en/resources/integrated-systems/ilo-advanced-trial.html

Also you can use a monitor and keyboard to install the OS.

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

QuantumOnion — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:07:39 GMT

I tried the link to get trial license (because HPE will not sell a real license to me because, as online chat put it, I have only a residential address, which HPE will not accept for purchases, or even for "guest" purchases). However, after clicking through the steps, I get "A temporary issue prevented us from processing your request. Please try again later." I've tried an hour later, a day later, and a week later, and still get the same message.

How does one obtain an ILO license if they are not a business?

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

TomJ802 — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:34:58 GMT

Try eBay... Typically under $10.

Make sure you get the appropriate version (3/4/5/6)

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

ccocu — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:42:23 GMT

Hi,
It works the license from one version to another but i don't know if it is legal or not.
also if you had an Advanced iLO license you should be able to re-use it on the same server.
i am not sure in case of iLO7.

Re: "The iLO is not licensed to use the Integrated Remote Console after server POST i

QuantumOnion — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:03:46 GMT

Found a solution! Found a hacked iLO license.. While I'd rather pay for a legitimate license because I try to be honest in my affairs, HPE doesn't allow people like me to pay them. I spent $1300 on a used server and needed an iLo license. The ONLY solution I could find was a cracked license code. HPE's loss is their own fault as far as I'm concened. I tried to give them my money, but they refused it.