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Microsoft R18-06430 Windows Server 2022 Device CAL 5-Pack

★★★★★3.1 (15 reviews)

Genuine Microsoft 5-pack of Device CALs providing compliant access to Windows Server 2022 Standard and Datacenter editions.

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Overview

The Microsoft R18-06430 Windows Server 2022 Device CAL 5-Pack provides Client Access Licenses for five devices to legally connect to and use services hosted on Windows Server 2022 Standard or Datacenter editions. In Microsoft's licensing model, every device or user that accesses a Windows Server installation requires a CAL in addition to the server license itself. Device CALs are the appropriate choice when a specific machine — such as a shared workstation, point-of-sale terminal, or kiosk — is used by multiple people, since the license covers the hardware rather than individual users.

These CALs are backward compatible, granting access not only to Windows Server 2022 but also to Windows Server 2019 and all prior versions. This makes them suitable for organizations running mixed server environments during phased upgrades. As genuine Microsoft licenses, they ensure full compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms and maintain eligibility for official Microsoft support and updates. The 5-pack format offers a practical increment for small to mid-sized deployments or for adding devices to an existing licensed environment.

Key Features

CLIENT ACCESS LICENSES (CALs) are required for every User or Device accessing Windows Server Standard or Windows Server Datacenter

WINDOWS SERVER 2022 CALs PROVIDE ACCESS to Windows Server 2019 or any previous version.

A DEVICE CLIENT ACCESS LICENSES (CAL) licenses devices shared by several users for access to services on Windows Server Standard and Datacenter editions.

GENUINE WINDOWS SERVER SOFTWARE IS BRANDED BY MICROSOFT ONLY.

Specifications

Brand
Microsoft
Model
R18-06430
License Type
Device CAL
Quantity
5 Licenses
Version
Windows Server 2022
Backward Compatibility
Windows Server 2019 and earlier
Applicable Editions
Windows Server Standard, Windows Server Datacenter
Language
English

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 5-pack provides volume licensing at a lower per-device cost than individual CALs
  • Backward compatible with Windows Server 2019 and earlier versions for mixed environments
  • Device-based licensing is cost-effective for shared workstations used by multiple users
  • Genuine Microsoft licensing ensures compliance and eligibility for official support

👎 Cons

  • Only covers 5 devices, requiring multiple packs for larger deployments
  • Device CALs are tied to specific hardware and do not follow users across different machines
  • Does not include the Windows Server operating system or any server software
  • No downgrade path from Device CALs to User CALs if your licensing needs change

Frequently Asked Questions

A Device CAL licenses a specific device — such as a workstation or kiosk — to access services on Windows Server. You need one for every device that connects to a Windows Server Standard or Datacenter installation.
Yes, Windows Server 2022 Device CALs provide backward-compatible access to Windows Server 2019 and all previous versions.
A Device CAL licenses a single device regardless of how many users log into it, making it ideal for shared workstations. A User CAL licenses a single user across multiple devices.
No, these are Client Access Licenses only. You must purchase and install Windows Server Standard or Datacenter separately.

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