System Builder Tip: SBS OEM R2 with W2K3 SP2 SKUs

While preparing a new SBS install quote we noticed some new SKUs for SBS.

A couple of part numbers for your OEM SBS installs:

• Win SBS Premium 2003 R2 English 1Pack DSP OEI CD 1-2CPU 5 Client:
  • T75-01713
• Win SBS Premium 2003 R2 English 1Pack DSP OEI CD 1-2CPU 5 Client w/WinSvrSP2:
  • T75-02110
• Win SBS Std 2003 R2 English 1pk DSP OEI CD 1-2CPU 5 Clt SR:
  • T72-01849
• Win SBS Std 2003 R2 English 1pk DSP OEI CD 1-2CPU 5 Clt w/WinSvrSP2:
  • T72-02193

Note that OEM versions can now be ordered with Windows Server Service Pack 2 incorporated. Whether they are in Disti's pipe yet is another matter as we don't seem to see stock yet.

Keep in mind to make sure that all hardware component's firmware is up to date, especially the Intel ProSet NIC drivers. Look for the possibility that adapter teaming will be broken even with a fresh install!

Philip Elder
MPECS Inc.
Microsoft Small Business Specialists

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