Question 1

How many CALS come with Windows Server 2012 out of the box?

Accepted Answer

4. How many CALs are included with each HP OEM Windows Server license?
CALs per license type are as follows:
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation, Windows Server 2012 Foundation, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation support up to 15 users, and do not require Windows Server CALs.
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and Windows Server 2012 Essentials support up to 25 users, and do not require Windows Server CALs.
• Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 Standard and Datacenter Editions come with zero CALs. Windows Server 2012 CALs are available separately and are required for each user or device that accesses Windows Server 2012 R2 or earlier.
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition comes with five Windows Server 2008 CALs. Additional Windows Server 2012 CALs (which also work with Windows Server 2008 R2) are available separately.
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition comes with either 10 or 25 Windows Server 2008 CALs, depending on the kit. Look for “10 CAL” or “25 CAL” in the description. Additional Windows Server 2012 CALs are available separately.
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition comes with zero CALs. Windows Server 2012 CALs are available separately.
• Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Premium Add-on became end of sales on December 31st, 2013. Only
Small Business Server 2011 CALs are available from HP.

Question 2

I want to use my own HD's with this server. Is there an actual DVD and Key provided for the 2012 Essentials software or is it pre-installed on the single included HD?

Accepted Answer

Comes with a COA for server 2012 essentials on it. Pop your own hard drives in the trays and configure your raid and then install windows with your own ISO of server 2012 essentials or use the included HP factory disks to install.

If you have the one with the 1tb drive such as this model it will come preinstalled on the 1tb disk. If you do not use the included disk you will need to reinstall.

Question 3

Does this come with R2? I saw it's Server 2012 Essentials, but is it R2?

Accepted Answer

Nope... just the essentials. Note... you definitely need to use the HP iLO feature/function if you have to rebuild with Windows Server 2008 R2. Don't fight what HP wants you to do, it will only cost you time and frustration. Work with their system.

Love the size of this little guy.

Question 4

Can I purchase this with WIndows Server 2008 R2 Standard installed?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 5

Can you tell me more specifics about what it means that this systems comes with Windows Server 2012 please? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

I asked an HP chat rep and he said it comes with Windows 2012 Server Essentials.

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