Windows Server 2008 OEM Part Numbers

As we get ready to build servers on the OEM version of Server 2008 for those clients without some form of Microsoft Licensing in place, having the part numbers at hand makes quoting that new server a lot simpler.

Here they are:

• Windows Server 2008 Data Center OEM Version
• P71-05539 Data Center 2 CPU (64 Max)
• P71-05540 Data Center 4 CPU (64 Max)
• LUA-02172 Data Center 2 CPU (64 Max) - No Hyper-V
• LUA-02173 Data Center 2 CPU (64 Max) - No Hyper-V
• Windows Server 2008 Enterprise OEM Version
• P72-02977 Enterprise 1-8 CPU 25 CALs
• LSA-00900 Enterprise 1-8 CPU 25 CALs - No Hyper-V
• Windows Server 2008 Standard OEM Version
• P73-04001 Standard 1-4 CPU 5 CALs
• LTA-00893 Standard 1-4 CPU 5 CALs - No Hyper-V
• Windows Server 2008 Web OEM Version
• LWA-00078 Web 1-4 CPU
• Windows Server 2008 CAL Part Numbers
• R18-02888 Windows Server CAL 2008 English 1pk DSP OEI 1 Clt Device CAL
• R18-02926 Windows Server CAL 2008 English 1pk DSP OEI 1 Clt User CAL
• R18-02869 Windows Server CAL 2008 English 1pk DSP OEI 5 Clt Device CAL
• R18-02907 Windows Server CAL 2008 English 1pk DSP OEI 5 Clt User CAL

Note that the above part numbers are specific to us here and are for the English version.

System builders registered with the Microsoft OEM Partner Center will be able to get an up to date Excel spreadsheet with current part numbers for your respective geographical area:

Microsoft OEM Partner Center - Active OEM Part Numbers

The spreadsheets are sorted by country, so finding the right one is easy.

Here are some Windows Server 2008 links:

• Windows Server 2008 - Product Page
• Windows Server 2008 - TechCenter (TechNet)
• Windows Server 2008 - Overview of Editions
• Windows Server 2008 - Compare Server Core Installation Options

Also, take a look at your favourite online or local bookseller for new Windows Server 2008 technical books. There are some early releases now available, with a good number of titles to be released over the next 4 to 6 weeks.

Philip Elder
MPECS Inc.
Microsoft Small Business Specialists

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