Can the CALs be used on Windows Server R2 2012 Standard? Or is if only used for Windows Server 2012 Standard?
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These CALs can only be uses if YOU are installing the Windows Server software (eg they can only be added to the initial install.) They can not be added to already installed Windows Server software. This applies to ALL versions of Windows Server software.
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Yes, Btw R2 is only 64 bit https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23514&lang=eng&OSVersion=Windows%20Server%202008%20%20R2*&DownloadType=
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I have not used it that way but I would think it would work with Windows Home Server 2003. If the operating system can see USB connected devices/drives. May be some latency issues if the drives are not accessed regularly.
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Yes, as long as the controller (in the PC) driver is compatible with the win environment. We use the LSI Megaraid 9260-8I and it works like a champ. We use this under WINSERV 2012 Essentials (both original and the R2 just out) with no problem. If the PC provides the power from it's internal power supply use two different buss lines from the supply. A single line powering all 4 disks can cause voltage drops during high activity that may cause errors in the disks I/O and cause the raid to fall out of sync.Also use very high quality SATA lines from the PC controller to the backplane.
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The PERC 6i RAID controller supports hard drives up to 2TB. You can replace the PERC 6i controller with an H700 to obtain support for 3TB hard drives, however, Windows server 2012 does not support partitions larger than 2TB unless the BIOS has UEFI support. The Dell Poweredge 2950 servers do not have UEFI support so you are still left with the maximum 2TB partition size. We know you have many choices for Dell Poweredge Servers. The Certified Servers team appreciates your consideration.
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Randy, According to the Microsoft site, I have included the link for you reference, this server will support Hyper-V 2012. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134246.aspx
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Windows server 2012 essentials does not use CALs. It has a 25 user limit, meaning you can have 25 user accounts in active directory. Keep in mind this version of server hits the ground running as primary domain controller and must be the primary dc for the domain. Also does NOT support hyper-v like server standard does.
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ESXi/vSphere compatible SAS-capable HBA, supported by Windows Server 2012 and 2008R2 and it runs in 2 modes, IT (straight through No Raid) and IR (Raid 0,1,1E,10) I've used it for ZFS under FreeNAS and Nas4Free, next project it will be used for Windows Storage Spaces under server2012R2 Don't forget to order the right kind of cables between the cards SFF connectors and your drives.
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If you are using 2 servers on the network you don't need separate cals for each. Run it through the MS license adviser website if you want to be sure.http://mla.microsoft.com/
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No. These are client access licenses for server 2012 only. These are not remote access licenses. Those are separate. Also you would need separate licenses for office as well.
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I use it with win7 so I'd say there is a very good change it'd work with server 2012
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My unit has trouble working with any of our Windows machines here (Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, etc.) It will take about a minute to create a directory, about a minute to rename it, cannot do a findfirst, cannot display files in any requested order (date, size). I see that other reviewers had no problem with theirs, so my troubles are possibly with my unit. But none of us trust the drive, and no one is using it.
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Zachary, The Certified Servers team appreciates your question. The Poweredge 2950 is able to have Windows 2012 installed on it.
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I am using it in 3 Windows Servers with the 2008 R2 operating system. It makes a huge difference, cutting down on the time it takes to do backups.
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Absolutely, I've used it with 8/8.1, 2012 Server, 2008Server, XP, 7, Vista even 2003 Server and major Linux distibutions w/o hassles.
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I am sure It would work with Server 2012. I am using it on a ultrabook running windows 8.1 pro. But I cannot recommend this product as it is already malfunctioning. It has a loose connection and turns off and on with the slightest of movements. It also gets very hot. I will be buying a different within the next couple of weeks.
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It's just a case and motherboard (chipset). You have to provide the processor, ram, hard drive, and OS. You can install just about any OS on it though. Win 7 and 8, and I can personally confirm Server 2008 R2 and Server 2012 (R2 included) run perfectly on it.