iDRAC9 (14th Gen) Enterprise License

Important Notice: Updates to Dell iDRAC Enterprise Licensing Pricing

Dear SaveMyServer Customer,

We want to make you aware of recent changes to Dell’s iDRAC Enterprise licensing that may affect your server management planning and procurement decisions.

In 2025, Dell implemented significant price increases for iDRAC Enterprise and Datacenter licenses, especially for licenses purchased after the initial server sale (APOS). Historically, customers often added Enterprise later at prices in the $75–$200 range. Under Dell’s new pricing, 14th generation servers (e.g., R640, R740, R740xd) now list Enterprise APOS licenses at around $1,039 per server, while licenses purchased at the time of server order (POS) remain somewhat lower.

Key changes include:

· Service tag lock-in: iDRAC licenses are now tied to a specific server and service tag and cannot be reused across different systems.

· After-purchase premium: There is now a significant cost difference between buying Enterprise at the time of server order (POS) versus adding it later (APOS).

· Bundled features in newer license tiers: Security and management features are increasingly included, contributing to the higher list prices.

These changes place additional cost burdens on older servers, which makes upgrading existing equipment more expensive than in the past.

SaveMyServer Workarounds: At SaveMyServer, we are committed to helping you navigate these changes affordably. Here are a few practical options we can offer:

· Refurbished servers with Enterprise included: Many of our refurbished PowerEdge servers already include an iDRAC Enterprise license. In many cases, it is more cost-effective to purchase a refurbished server from us with Enterprise already installed than to buy a new license outright.

· Discounted iDRAC licenses: We also sell iDRAC Enterprise licenses that we purchase directly from Dell at reduced cost, which allows us to pass the savings on to you instead of charging the inflated after-sale list price.

· Flexible upgrade paths: Whether you need to expand your fleet with additional servers or simply upgrade a few existing machines, we can help you evaluate whether a refurbished system or a discounted license provides the better value.

By offering refurbished systems and discounted licensing options, SaveMyServer ensures that you have cost-effective alternatives to Dell’s new pricing model.

For more information, please read our upcoming blog article: “Dell’s iDRAC Price Spike: What They Don’t Want You to Know”

As always, SaveMyServer.com is here to support your infrastructure needs and help you maximize value from your IT investments.

Sincerely,

The SaveMyServer Team