Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - HP

QuickSpecs Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 

Overview 

Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding 

new features to enable organizations to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures. New virtualization tools, 

Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform 

for a dynamic and efficiently managed data center. Powerful tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated 

Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms and Windows PowerShell version 2.0 combine to give customers greater control, increased 

efficiency, and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before. For more information, please visit: 

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/default.aspx 

ProLiant server and option products are rigorously tested and certified for Windows Server 2008 R2. For a complete list of supported 

ProLiant servers, visit the OS support matrix at: www.hp.com/go/wincert. 

HP Windows Server 2008R2 OEM licenses are available for purchase from HP or your local authorized reseller. 

Available OEM licenses: Standard Edition with Hyper-V, Enterprise Edition with Hyper-V, Datacenter Edition (2P/4P/8P)) with 

Hyper-V, Web Server 

NOTE: Please see the "Virtualization" section in the Product Features section for additional information regarding Hyper-V. 

All Windows Server 2008 R2 kits include: 

x64 DVD media 

CALs or Client Access Licenses: 5 Client Access Licenses for Standard Edition, 10 or 25 Client Access Licenses for Enterprise 

Edition. Client licenses are not required for Web Server. 

Certificate of Authenticity (COA) - Sticker that contains your product key and is affixed to your server. The COA is your 

proof of license for the operating system. 

From HP: Available for purchase at the time of your ProLiant server purchase as pre-installed on select HP ProLiant servers or 

Non-preinstalled (drop in the box) with the operating system DVDs included with the server. Client access licenses (CALs) are 

also available for purchase in addition to your server purchase or for a later purchase. Please be sure to review the minimum and 

maximum system requirements for Windows Server 2008 R2 at the Microsoft website listed above. 

From your local authorized reseller: Available for purchase with your preferred ProLiant server as a Windows Reseller Option Kit 

or ROK. 

HP OEM License Activation requirements: 

Reseller Option Kit product licenses and OEM customers who have replaced their motherboards as result of warranty will require 

activation of their licenses directly with Microsoft. Customers will receive an activation alert upon installation of the OS and have 

30-days from OS installation to complete the activation. Activation requires the following simple steps: Select activation via 

phone or internet, provide the product key, and license is confirmed and activated. For more information on Microsoft license 

activation, visit http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/mpa.aspx 

NOTE: For more information on HP's offering of Windows Server 2008 R2 products, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/ws08r2 

What's New 

Adding the new part numbers of the Windows Server 2008 Downgrade Kits. 

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Overview 

Models 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition 

Pre-Installed on ProLiant Servers 

NOTE: All Standard Edition part numbers include 5 Client Access Licenses, x64 DVD media and COA. Sold only as a 

configurable option with a ProLiant server purchase. Multilanguage SKU xxx-291 is available for APJ region. 

Multilanguage SKU xxx-B21 is available for EMEA and Americas. 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition 589248-xxx 

Language Code Key for 

589248-xxx 

xxx = 291 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 292 

English, Japanese 

Simplified Chinese 

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish 

Japanese 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition, Academic Edition (Available in the US only for Government and 

Educational institutions, English Only) 

Windows Web Server 2008 R2 

OS Not Pre-Installed 

NOTE: English, Includes x64 DVD media and COA. Sold only sold as a configurable option with a ProLiant server 

purchase. 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition 

OS Not Pre-Installed 

NOTE: All Standard Edition part numbers include 5 Client Access Licenses, x64 DVD media and COA. Sold only as a 



589249-001 

589250-B21 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition 589253-xxx 


589253-xxx 

xxx = 291 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 292 




Japanese 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition, Academic Edition (US Only) 589254-001 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition 

OS Not Pre-Installed with 10 CALs 

NOTE: All Enterprise Edition part numbers include 10 client access licenses, x64 DVD media, and COA. Sold only as a 



Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition 589255-xxx 



Overview 


589255-xxx 

xxx = 291 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 201 

xxx = 292 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition 

OS Not Pre-Installed with 25 CALs 



English, French, Spanish 

Brazilian Portuguese 

Japanese 

NOTE: All Enterprise Edition part numbers include 25 client access licenses, x64 DVD media, and COA. Sold only as a 



Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition 604967--xxx 


604967-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 291 

xxx = 292 

xxx = AA1 



Japanese 


Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition (Not Pre-installed) 

NOTE: All Datacenter Edition part numbers include x64 DVD media and COA. Sold only as a configurable option with 

a ProLiant server purchase. 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition 2p Non Preinstall 589251-xxx 


589251-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 201 

xxx = 291 

English 


Japanese 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition 4p Non Preinstall - English 605183-B21 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition 4p Non Preinstall - Japanese 589252-291 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition 8p Non Preinstall - English 605186-B21 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition Reseller Option Kit 

NOTE: Available for purchase from your local HP authorized reseller. Standard Edition includes 5 Client Access 

Licenses, x64 DVD media, and COA. Reseller must affix the COA to the server and may preinstall the OS before 

delivery of the server. Multilanguage SKU xxx-371 is available for APJ region. Multilanguage SKUs xxx-021 and xxx- 

421 are available for EMEA. Multilanguage SKU xxx-B21 is available for EMEA and Americas. 


589256-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 371 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = AB1 

xxx = 021 

xxx = 421 

xxx = 201 

xxx = 292 


English, Japanese, Korean 


Traditional Chinese 

Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish 

Polish, Turkish, Czech, Hungarian 


Japanese 

589256-xxx 



Overview 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition Reseller Option Kit with 10 CALs 

NOTE: Available for purchase from your HP local authorized reseller. Enterprise Edition includes 10 client access 

licenses, x64 DVD media, and COA. Reseller must affix the COA to the server and may preinstall the OS before 

delivery of the server. Multilanguage SKU xxx-291 is available for APJ region. Multilanguage SKU xxx-021 is 

available for EMEA. Multilanguage SKU xxx-B21 is available for EMEA and Americas. 


589257-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 021 

xxx = 291 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = AB1 

xxx = AD1 

xxx = 292 


German, Italian, Russian 




Korean 

Japanese 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition Reseller Option Kit with 25 CALs 

NOTE: Available for purchase from your HP local authorized reseller. Enterprise Edition includes 25 client access 

licenses, x64 DVD media, and COA. Reseller must affix the COA to the server and may preinstall the OS before 

delivery of the server. Multilanguage SKU xxx-291 is available for APJ region. Multilanguage SKU xxx-021 is 

available for EMEA. Multilanguage SKU xxx-B21 is available for EMEA and Americas. 


604968-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 021 

xxx = 291 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = AB1 

xxx = AD1 

xxx = 292 


German, Italian, Russian 




Korean 

Japanese 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition 2p Reseller Option Kit 

NOTE: Available for purchase from HP or your local HP authorized reseller. Datacenter Edition includes x64 DVD 

media, and COA. Reseller must affix the COA to the server and may preinstall the OS before delivery of the server to 

the end-customer. 


589258-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 041 

xxx = 051 

xxx = 201 

xxx = 291 

English 

German 

French 


Japanese 

589257-xxx 

604968-xxx 

589258-xxx 



Overview 

Windows Server 2008 - Remote Desktop Services 

NOTE: All part numbers include 5 User or Device Client Access License (CAL) Packs (as stated); Sold from HP with or 

without a ProLiant server. 

Windows Server 2008 5-CAL User Pack (English) 599190-B21 

Windows Server 2008 5-CAL Device Pack (English) 599191-B21 

Windows Server 2008 - Client Access Packs 

NOTE: All part numbers may include 1 or 5 User or Device Client Access License (CAL) Packs (as stated); Sold from 

HP with or without a ProLiant server. Multilanguage SKU xxx-371 is available for APJ region. Multilanguage SKU 

xxx-B21 is available for EMEA and Americas. 

Windows Server 2008 1-CAL User Pack (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) 508188-B21 

Windows Server 2008 1-CAL User Pack (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean) 508188-371 

Windows Server 2008 5-CAL User Pack (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) 468729-B21 

Windows Server 2008 5-CAL User Pack (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean) 468729-371 

Windows Server 2008 1-CAL Device Pack (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) 508191-B21 

Windows Server 2008 1-CAL Device Pack (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean) 508191-371 

Windows Server 2008 5-CAL Device Pack (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish) 468730-B21 

Windows Server 2008 5-CAL Device Pack (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean) 468730-371 

Downgrade Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition Not Pre-Installed 

NOTE: Only available when purchasing WS Server 2008 R2 with an HP ProLiant server. 717569-xxx 


717569-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 021 

xxx = 041 

xxx = 051 

xxx = 061 

xxx = 071 

xxx = 291 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = AB1 

xxx = AD1 

English, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, 

Dutch, Swedish 

English, Turkish, Czech, Polish, 

Hungarian 

German 

French 

Italian 

Spanish 

Japanese 

Chinese Simplified 

Chinese Traditional 

Korean 

Downgrade Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Not Pre-Installed 

AMS & EMEA Regions 

EMEA Region 

EMEA Region 


EMEA Region 


APJ Region 

APJ Region 

APJ Region 

APJ Region 




Overview 


717570-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 041 

xxx = 051 

xxx = 061 

xxx = 071 

xxx = 251 

xxx = 291 

xxx = AA1 

xxx = AB1 

xxx = AD1 

English 

German 

French 

Italian 

Spanish 

Russian 

Japanese 

Chinese Simplified 

Chinese Traditional 

Korean 

Downgrade Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition Not Pre-Installed 


EMEA Region 


EMEA Region 


EMEA Region 

APJ Region 

APJ Region 

APJ Region 

APJ Region 



717571-xxx 

xxx = B21 

xxx = 291 

English 

Japanese 


APJ Region 



Product Features 

Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008, 

expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable IT professionals to increase the 

reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures. Windows Server 2008 R2 includes many 

enhancements that make this release the most robust Windows Server Web application platform 

yet. It offers an updated Web server role, Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5, and greater support 

for .NET on Server Core. Design goals for IIS 7.5 concentrated on improvements that enable Web 

administrators to more easily deploy and manage Web applications that increase both reliability 

and scalability. Additionally, IIS 7.5 has streamlined management capabilities and provides more 

ways to customize your Web serving environment. 

Virtualization is a major part of today's data centers. The operating efficiencies offered by 

virtualization allow organizations to dramatically reduce operational effort and power 

consumption. Windows Server 2008 R2 provides the following virtualization types: Client and Server 

virtualization provided by Hyper-V and Presentation virtualization with Remote Desktop Services. 

The ongoing management of servers in the data center is one of the most time-consuming tasks 

facing IT professionals today. Any management strategy you deploy must support the 

management of both your physical and virtual environments. To help with this problem, Windows 

Server 2008 R2 has new features to reduce the ongoing management of Windows Server 2008 R2 

and to reduce the administrative effort for common day-to-day operational tasks. 

Windows Server 2008 R2 is capable of unprecedented workload size, dynamic scalability, and 

across-the-board availability and reliability. A host of new and updated features will be available, 

including leveraging sophisticated CPU architectures, increased operating system 

componentization, and improved performance and scalability for applications and services. 

Please review the hardware system requirements on the Windows Server 2008 R2 website. 

NOTE: For more information on full features of Window Server 2008 R2, visit: 

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/default.aspx 

Virtualization Virtualization is a major part of today's data centers. The operating efficiencies offered by virtualization 

allow organizations to dramatically reduce operational effort and power consumption. Windows Server 

2008 R2 provides the following virtualization types: Client and Server virtualization provided by Hyper-V 

and Presentation virtualization with Remote Desktop Services. 

Windows Server 2008 R2 introduces a new version of Hyper-V. Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2 

includes a number of core areas of improvement for creating dynamic virtual data centers including 

increased availability and performance, improved management, simplified methods for deployment and 

new features including live migration. 

NOTE: For more information about using your virtualization product keys, see: 

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=100268. 



Additional Features 

Insight Control Edition HP ProLiant Essentials Software is a suite of value-add software that offer complete management 

solutions for your ProLiant server environment. 

Software Technical 

Support 

Simple server configuration and maintenance via ProLiant SmartStart software (SmartStart 

Scripting Toolkit) 

Enhanced deployment and server management tools via ProLiant Essentials - Rapid Deployment, 

Workload Management, Virtual Machine Management, Vulnerability and Patch Management, 

Performance Management Pack software. 

Proactive notification/alerting via ProLiant Essentials software, System Insight Manager software, 

Integrated Lights-Out board, and SmartStart Subscription Service 

NOTE: For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/ice. 

Software Technical Support for Windows Server 2008 R2 is available from HP via multiple contact 

methods, including electronic media and telephone, for ninety (90) days from date of purchase. Software 

Technical Support includes assistance with: 

24x7x365 access to technical resources - Connect with HP Response Center engineers via 

telephone, electronic communication, or FAX for assistance in resolving software implementation or 

operations problems. Service is available around the clock every day, including all holidays. 

Problem analysis and resolution - HP Services provides corrective support to resolve identifiable 

and reproducible software product problems, and to help you identify problems that are difficult to 

reproduce. You can also receive assistance in trouble-shooting problems and setting configuration 

parameters. 

Software features and operational support - HP provides information on the latest product 

features and known problems and solutions, plus operational advice and assistance. 

Escalation management - Established escalation procedures enlist specialized expertise from HP 

to Microsoft Windows 

Installation advisory - Advisory support is available for help with installation and updating of 

standalone applications or products installed in a network environment. 

Electronic software information - Access HP's electronic support facility including symptomsolution 

database, product descriptions, specifications, technical literature, and more. 

Software technical support does NOT include assistance with: 

Generating or diagnosing user generated programs or source codes 

Installation of non-HP products 




Service and Support HP Services offers a full portfolio of comprehensive services and cost-saving updates to help you enhance 

the performance and availability of software from HP and other leading vendors. Services can be 

configured for Operating System-only support, or can be configured to support the Operating System plus 

the standard Microsoft Server Applications installed on the server. 

Microsoft Software 

Assurance 

Standard Support: Available standard business hours on standard business days, this convenient 

HP Care Pack service gives your IT team direct access to HP IT Response Centers. Experienced 

Response Center engineers provide trustworthy advice on issues such as software features and use, 

problem diagnosis and resolution, and software defect identification. Any member of your IT staff 

can electronically access essential product and support information. 

HP 24x7 Software Technical Support provides comprehensive round-the-clock services and costsaving 

updates to help you enhance the performance and availability of software from HP and other 

leading vendors. 

HP Support Plus delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support 13 hours 

per day, 5 days per week. Service coverage encompasses HP products and selected multi-vendor 

hardware and software. 

HP Support Plus 24 delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support 

around-the-clock 365 days per year. 

HP Proactive 24 delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support, plus 

proactive problem identification and solutions recommendation, with remote monitoring, and an 

assigned account manager to manage the proactive services. 

HP Critical Service delivers onsite hardware support and over-the-phone software support, plus 

proactive problem identification and solutions recommendation, with remote monitoring, and an 

assigned support team to manage the proactive services. The assigned support team will conduct a 

pre-assessment of your server environment, working with your IT team to develop a strategy to 

align the server environment with your business goals. Quarterly assessments will be conducted to 

ensure ongoing alignment with your goals. 

HP Installation and Startup Services helps ensure that your new HP hardware or software is 

installed smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption of your IT and business operations. 

NOTE: For more information, visit HP Care Pack Services at: http://www.hp.com/services. 

Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) is a way for licensed customers to keep current with the latest, most 

innovative Microsoft products. Under the SA program, customers acquire the right to access any new 

release of a product covered in the agreement during the term of the coverage. Software Assurance now 

also includes more benefits for the same price, including problem resolution support during business 

hours for covered server products, access to Managed Newsgroups and Online Concierge Chat, and 

Microsoft's self-paced training courses. 

In order to guarantee eligibility for the most current product releases and "upgrade-like" pricing you will 

need to purchase Software Assurance. 

NOTE: For more information, please visit: 

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa/default.mspx 




HP Software Licensing 

and Management 

Solutions (SLMS) 

Windows Server Catalog 

Definition 

Environment-friendly 

Products and Approach 

HP SLMS provides prime source licensing fulfillment and software license management solutions for 

various Microsoft operating systems and applications volume licenses to large multinational enterprise or 

domestic companies. HP provides a global sales channel for all Microsoft program and services and will 

work with you to select the program that best suits your needs. HP offers three comprehensive Microsoft 

licensing programs: Open, Select and Enterprise License. 

NOTE: For more information on HP SLMS, visit: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/8786-0-0- 

0-121.aspx 

Microsoft's certification program allows HP ProLiant servers a compatibility certification with Windows 

Server operating systems. HP ProLiant Servers listed in the Windows Server Catalog have been rigorously 

tested and certified with Windows Server 2008 R2. 

NOTE: For information on ProLiant servers certified for Windows server, visit: www.hp.com/go/wincert. 

NOTE: For details on Microsoft's server catalog and also a list of HP ProLiant certified servers, visit: 

www.windowsservercatalog.com. 

End-of-life Management 

and Recycling 

© Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 

Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp., in the U.S. 

Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling 

programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to: 

http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: 

http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. 

Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a 

responsible manner. 

The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide 

treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. 

This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett 

Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be 

used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM 

customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment. 

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and 

services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial 

errors or omissions contained herein.

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