iDRAC9 x6 (16th Gen) Enterprise License

Important Notice: Updates to Dell iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise Licensing Pricing for 16th Generation PowerEdge Servers

Dear SaveMyServer Customer,

We want to inform you about recent changes to Dell’s iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise licensing that directly affect Dell 16th Generation PowerEdge servers including the R660, R760, and R760XS.

In 2025, Dell significantly raised the price of iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise licenses, especially for customers purchasing licenses after the original server sale (APOS). In the past, iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise upgrades could be added at relatively low cost. Under Dell’s new pricing structure, APOS licenses for 16th Generation PowerEdge servers now list at more than $1,000 per server, creating much higher expenses for IT managers who want to enable advanced remote management features later in the lifecycle.

Key changes include:

· Service tag lock-in: iDRAC9 X6 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 X6 Enterprise license after the initial server sale now carries a steep premium compared to including it at the time of purchase.

· 16th Generation focus: The latest generation of Dell PowerEdge servers is especially impacted, making ongoing upgrades to iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise more costly than in prior generations.

These changes create added costs for organizations that want full-featured remote management on their Dell 16th Generation infrastructure.

SaveMyServer Workarounds: At SaveMyServer, we provide affordable alternatives to Dell’s inflated licensing costs:

· Refurbished servers with iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise included: Many of our Dell 16th Generation PowerEdge servers already include an iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise license. In many cases, it is more cost-effective to purchase a refurbished system from us with Enterprise pre-installed than to buy a new license outright.

· Discounted iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise licenses: We purchase iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise licenses directly from Dell at reduced cost and pass the savings on to you compared to Dell’s current APOS list prices.

· Flexible upgrade options: Whether you are looking to expand your 16th Generation server fleet or simply upgrade existing hardware, we can help you determine whether a refurbished server or a discounted license provides the best overall value.

By offering refurbished servers and discounted iDRAC9 X6 Enterprise licenses, SaveMyServer ensures you have cost-effective options beyond Dell’s current pricing model for 16th Generation PowerEdge servers.

For more information, please read our upcoming blog article: “Dell’s iDRAC9 X6 License Price Spike: What They Don’t Want You to Know”

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

Sincerely,

The SaveMyServer Team