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HPE P46172-DN1 Windows Server 2022 10-core Essentials Kit server accessory

SKU CH-DBGA-GAR7M MPN P46172-DN1

A cloud-ready operating system for modern applications, providing 10-core licensing and hybrid capabilities for HPE servers

  • Product typeSoftware
  • Key featuresDo your systems need a cloud-ready operating system to incre
  • Cloud-ready OS boosts security and performance for modern apps
  • 10-core Essentials kit covers up to 10 processor cores
  • Windows Server 2022 enables hybrid cloud capabilities
  • Secured-core OS provides multilayer security foundation
  • Storage Spaces Direct and Windows Admin Center simplify management

HPE Windows Server 2022 10-core Essentials Kit

This kit provides a licensed copy of Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Essentials for HPE server hardware. It targets small businesses seeking a cloud-ready operating system to modernise their on-premises infrastructure. The software enables hybrid capabilities to extend the value of existing technology investments. It includes multilanguage support for English, French, Spanish and other locales.

Suits small businesses needing simplified server

Organisations requiring the Essentials edition's streamlined licensing and integrated management tools will benefit. It fits environments that rely on HPE servers, storage and networking for a validated platform. IT teams wanting Secured-core OS security enhancements and easier virtualisation management should consider this kit. Buyers needing the Standard or Datacenter editions for larger-scale virtualisation rights must select a different SKU.

Licensed for 10 cores

The defining specification is the 10-core licence entitlement included in this Reseller Option Kit. This core count determines the legal capacity to run the Essentials edition on the host processor. Verify the physical core count of the target server matches this entitlement before purchase. The kit delivers the software media and licence key for activation.

How it compares

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Price $335.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameP46172-DN1
Product typeSoftware
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size292 × 216 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Which edition of the Windows Server 2022 Essentials Kit matches a 10-core server?

The P46172-DN1 kit is licensed for up to 10 cores, so it covers a single 10-core processor or multiple processors totalling 10 cores.

How does the 10-core licence limit apply once the OS is running on HPE hardware?

The licence permits all Windows Server 2022 features on the licensed cores; workloads using more than 10 cores would require additional core packs.

What delivery method does the Reseller Option Kit use for installation?

The kit provides a software licence key and electronic media for downloading Windows Server 2022 directly from Microsoft.

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