iDRAC9 x5 (15th Gen) Enterprise License

Important Notice: Updates to Dell iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise Licensing Pricing for 15th Generation PowerEdge Servers

Dear SaveMyServer Customer,

We want to inform you about recent changes to Dell’s iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise licensing that directly affect Dell 15th Generation PowerEdge servers including the R650, R750, and R750XS.

In 2025, Dell significantly increased the price of iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise licenses, with the biggest impact on customers purchasing licenses after the original server sale (APOS). In the past, iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise upgrades could be added for a few hundred dollars or less. Under the new pricing model, APOS licenses for 15th Generation PowerEdge servers now list at more than $1,000 per server, making it far more expensive to enable advanced remote management features after the fact.

Key changes include:

· Service tag lock-in: iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise licenses are tied to a specific server and service tag and cannot be reused across different Dell servers.

· After-purchase premium: Buying an iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise license after the initial server sale is now significantly more expensive than including it when the server is purchased.

· 15th Generation focus: The 15th Generation PowerEdge servers are at the center of these changes, creating higher costs for customers who rely on later upgrades to iDRAC9 X5.

These changes create added expense for IT managers who want full-featured remote management on their Dell 15th Generation systems.

SaveMyServer Workarounds: At SaveMyServer, we offer practical solutions to help you avoid Dell’s inflated licensing costs:

· Refurbished servers with iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise included: Many of our Dell 15th Generation PowerEdge servers come pre-installed with an iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise license. In many cases, it is more cost-effective to purchase a refurbished system from us with iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise already activated than to buy a new license outright.

· Discounted iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise licenses: We purchase iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise licenses directly from Dell at reduced cost and pass the savings on to our customers, giving you better pricing than Dell’s current APOS list prices.

· Flexible upgrade options: Whether you need to expand your 15th Generation server fleet or upgrade existing hardware, we can help you evaluate whether a refurbished server or a discounted iDRAC9 X5 license is the most cost-effective path.

By providing refurbished servers and discounted iDRAC9 X5 Enterprise licenses, SaveMyServer ensures you have affordable alternatives to Dell’s new pricing model for 15th Generation PowerEdge servers.

For more information, please read our upcoming blog article: “Dell’s iDRAC9 X5 License Price Spike: What They Don’t Want You to Know”

As always, SaveMyServer.com is here to help you maximize the value of your IT investments and extend the life of your Dell PowerEdge servers.

Sincerely,

The SaveMyServer Team