How do I retrieve an iLO key from server?

I lost my own iLO 4 advanced license key, but you still have it on the server. I uploaded key into another server and it was accepted. The advanced license key could be used for 5 servers.

On Windows 10 I downloaded and installed “HP Lights-Out Configuration Utility” from the source [1].

I used cmd.exe and typed in iLO 4 server IP address add credentials and provide a path of script location, for instance:

cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Hewlett Packard Enterprise\HP Lights-Out Configuration Utility
start .

It will open directory where you need to create a XML file with this code below, use text editor and save as XML format, for instance “key.xml”

<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
 <LOGIN USER_LOGIN="Administrator" PASSWORD="Password123">
 <RIB_INFO MODE="read">
 <GET_ALL_LICENSES/>
 </RIB_INFO>
 </LOGIN>
</RIBCL>

Changed credentials within variables: USER_LOGIN and PASSWORD

Back to command line app and type, please note that need to change IP address.

HPQLOCFG.exe -f key.xml -s 192.168.0.10

You will find the iLO 4 advanced license key in an output which is also is in XML format.

If you’re interested more in iLO scripting there is a full [2]

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Reference

#1 https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?swItemId=MTX_8abe539b67bf46978e8f84acb8
#2 https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c03334058