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Windows Server 2025 Datacenter OEM DVD case

Microsoft

Microsoft EP2-25149 Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 16 Core 64-bit OEM server software

SKU CH-8F4M-4S3VQ MPN EP2-25149

Datacenter edition server operating system licensed for 16 cores with 64-bit architecture and OEM packaging

  • VariantDatacenter
  • Packaging typeOEM
  • Product typeOperating System

Version Datacenter

Model Datacenter - 16 Core

  • Datacenter edition delivers unlimited virtualisation rights for 16 cores
  • Advanced multi-layer security protects business data from costly breaches
  • Hybrid cloud capabilities reduce infrastructure costs with secure virtualisation
  • GPU partitioning accelerates AI and ML workloads on the same hardware
  • 64-bit OEM DVD media provides a permanent licence for new deployments

Product Identity

Microsoft EP2-25149 Windows Server 2025 Datacenter is a 64-bit OEM operating system licensed for 16 cores. It targets organisations that need advanced virtualisation, storage enhancements and multi-layer security for on-premises or hybrid cloud deployments.

Compatibility Checks

Verify that the host server provides 64-bit processor architecture and at least 16 physical cores to match the licence entitlement. Confirm the system can boot from DVD media for installation and that existing workloads are supported on the Datacenter edition.

Operational Characteristics

As a software product it adds no measurable heat, acoustic noise or electrical load beyond the underlying hardware. Thermal, noise and power behaviour remain those of the server platform on which the licence is installed.

How it compares

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Price $4,455.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 10 comparable items (median $738.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMicrosoft
Model nameEP2-25149
Product typeOperating System
VariantDatacenter
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 3 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the Windows Server 2025 Datacenter 16 Core OEM package include the DVD media or must I source installation media separately?

The OEM package includes a DVD that contains the 64-bit installation media for Windows Server 2025 Datacenter.

When should I choose the 16 Core Datacenter edition over other core counts or editions?

Choose the 16 Core Datacenter edition when you need unlimited virtualisation rights on a host licensed for 16 physical cores and require the full feature set of the Datacenter version.

What does the 16 Core licence actually allow once the software is installed on a physical host?

The 16 Core licence permits you to run the Datacenter edition on a server with up to 16 licensed physical cores and grants unlimited Windows Server virtual machines on that host.

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