BD505A HPE ILO Advanced 1 Server License With 3yr Support 

The HPE BD505A iLO Advanced 1-server License with 3-Year Support is a premium server management solution designed to unlock the full potential of HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology for a single HPE ProLiant, Apollo, or Edgeline server. This license activates a comprehensive suite of advanced remote administration, security, and operational features that are unavailable in the standard iLO configuration, empowering IT teams to manage servers efficiently from anywhere in the world, reduce on-site maintenance costs, and enhance overall infrastructure security.

Backed by a full 3 years of 24x7 technical support and feature updates, this license ensures long-term reliability and access to the latest iLO capabilities, making it an indispensable tool for modern data centers, enterprise IT environments, and remote server deployments. It eliminates the need for physical server access for routine management tasks, significantly minimizing downtime and operational expenses while maximizing server uptime and performance.

The BD505A license unlocks the full-featured Integrated Remote Console (IRC), providing a seamless HTML5-based remote interface with full virtual keyboard, mouse, and video control. This allows administrators to perform complete server management tasks—including OS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting—from any web browser, without requiring Java or additional plugins.

It supports up to six concurrent user sessions, enabling global team collaboration on server administration. The license also includes console recording and playback functionality, creating an audit trail of all remote management activities for compliance and troubleshooting purposes. Virtual media and folder mapping capabilities simplify server deployment and software updates by allowing remote mounting of ISO images and network shares, eliminating the need for physical media on-site.

Gain granular control over server power consumption with 24-hour power history tracking and dynamic power capping features. This allows IT teams to monitor power usage trends, set power limits to optimize data center cooling and energy costs, and perform remote power control actions (power on/off, reset, graceful shutdown).

The license also provides detailed thermal monitoring and reporting, enabling proactive identification of potential overheating issues and ensuring optimal server operating conditions. For high-performance configurations, it supports separate power domain management for system and GPU components, enhancing efficiency and stability.

This license fortifies server security with a robust set of features. It enables directory service authentication (Active Directory, OpenLDAP, Novell eDirectory), centralizing user access control and simplifying credential management across the infrastructure. Two-factor authentication (2FA) via Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards adds an extra layer of security, preventing unauthorized access.

The license supports FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria certifications, ensuring compliance with strict security standards. It also includes HPE's silicon root of trust, runtime firmware validation, and secure erase functionality (NIST 800-88r1 compliant) for secure server repurposing. Newer iLO 6 features like Global Component Integrity (SPDM) and Server Configuration Lock provide unparalleled protection against hardware tampering and unauthorized configuration changes.

The BD505A license fully enables iLO Federation, a powerful group management tool that allows administrators to discover, monitor, and manage multiple iLO-enabled servers from a single interface. This includes group firmware updates, group virtual media deployment, group power control, and group license activation—dramatically reducing the time and effort required to manage large server fleets.

It provides a unified view of server health status across the entire environment, enabling proactive maintenance and rapid issue resolution.

Access the Workload Performance Advisor, a tool that provides real-time system monitoring and actionable recommendations to optimize server performance for specific workloads. This helps ensure that servers are configured for maximum efficiency, whether running virtualization, databases, or high-performance computing applications.

The license also supports advanced RESTful API and scripting capabilities, allowing for automation of routine management tasks and integration with existing data center orchestration tools.

Included with the license is 3 full years of HPE 24x7 technical support for all iLO Advanced features. This ensures access to expert assistance for any issues, as well as regular firmware updates, feature enhancements, and security patches to keep the iLO subsystem running at peak performance and security. This long-term support commitment protects your investment and ensures compatibility with future server generations and technologies.

The BD505A is an electronic software license (E-License). Upon successful order processing and payment verification, the unique license activation key and detailed installation instructions will be delivered electronically via email to the registered purchaser's address. No physical product is shipped.

• In-Stock Orders: Electronic license key is typically delivered within 1-4 hours of order confirmation during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM local time).
• After-Hours Orders: Orders placed outside standard business hours will be processed and fulfilled on the next business day.
• Order Confirmation: A confirmation email with order details and delivery timeline will be sent immediately upon order submission.

• The license key is delivered as a plain text string in the confirmation email.
• Installation guide and HPE iLO licensing documentation are provided as downloadable PDF attachments.
• License keys are non-returnable and non-refundable once issued and activated.

This electronic license is available for purchase and activation globally. There are no geographical restrictions on license activation, and support is provided in multiple languages via HPE's global support centers.

A1: The BD505A license is compatible with all HPE ProLiant DL, ML, and SL servers starting from Gen9 and later generations. It also supports HPE Apollo and HPE Edgeline server platforms. HPE Synergy Compute Modules include iLO Advanced capabilities by default and do not require this license.

A2: License activation is straightforward. Access the iLO web interface of your server, navigate to the Administration > Licensing section, enter the provided 25-character license key, and click Install. The license will be activated immediately, unlocking all advanced features. No server reboot is required.

A3: Yes. The BD505A license is transferable. To move the license, you must first deactivate it from the original server via the iLO interface, then install the same key on the new target server. The license is bound to the server's unique iLO hardware ID during activation.

A4: iLO Standard provides basic remote power control and health monitoring. The BD505A iLO Advanced license unlocks premium features: full remote console with virtual media, multi-user collaboration, directory integration, 2FA, power capping, iLO Federation group management, secure erase, performance advisor, and advanced security features.

A5: The 3-year support includes 24x7 access to HPE technical support for all iLO Advanced features, priority troubleshooting assistance, and all firmware updates, security patches, and feature enhancements released for iLO during the support period.

A6: The BD505A license is designed exclusively for physical HPE ProLiant, Apollo, and Edgeline servers. It is tied to the physical server's iLO controller and cannot be used to manage virtual machines (VMs) directly.