Windows Server 2016 Data Center edition Licensing... Can I split 'additional' core packs across servers?

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mc1903

Hi,

I have 2 physical servers. Each server is dual socket and each socket has 12 cores. A total of 48 cores.

I know that I need to purchase one 'base' 16 core pack per physical server.

But how best can I purchase the 'additional' 16 cores (8 cores per physical server)

Must I purchase 8 x 2 core packs or could I purchase 1 x 16 core pack (even though I would be 'splitting' it across 2 servers).

My servers a vSphere ESXi servers, so the Windows Server 2016 DC licenses are for compliance only.

Any help or pointers will be appreciated.

Thanks

Martin

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