What is ROK?
HPE and Microsoft bring together the world's leading server hardware and software innovations, applications, resources, and support.
HPE sells Windows Server licenses in a number of ways. To ensure customers purchase the right HPE ProLiant server with the right Windows Server edition, HPE developed the HPE OEM Windows Server Reseller Option Kit (ROK), that delivers, value pricing, flexible choices, one- stop ordering, and single source support to help you be more productive, achieve more with your investment and keep your business running smoothly.
What is included in HPE ROK?
Essentials Edition
871141-B22
No server CALs required
Standard Edition
871148-B21 (16-Core)
Datacenter Edition
871153-B21 (16-Core)
Why is CAL attach so important?
With Your Business ever growing and workspace increasing with Windows Server 2016, you must have a Client Access License (CAL) for each User or Device.
This offers you a flexible affordable way to scale your business with Windows Server Standard.