If you boot an unlicensed HP ProLiant server, iLO 3 works perfectly for basic tasks. You can see temperatures, power readings, and even reboot the server. But the moment you try to launch the to view the screen during a BIOS update or OS crash, you are met with a pop-up: "This feature requires an iLO Advanced License."
To obtain an ILO3 license key, you can try the following:
A: No. Unlike Windows licenses, iLO Advanced keys are tied to the specific server's Product ID and Serial Number (found on the iLO information page). A key from a DL380 G7 will not work on a DL360 G7.
An iLO3 license key is essentially a software key that unlocks the full set of features available on the iLO3 management system. Without this key, users have access to a limited set of functionalities, which might suffice for basic monitoring and control but falls short of the comprehensive management capabilities offered by the iLO3.