Do I need to buy 2 Windows 2012 R2 Standard Servers

Hi guys,
My question is that, I have been approached by a small Business company that needs a Solution for their System. So naturally I proposed Windows 2012R2 STD with Open Volume Licence. What I proposed is 01 Primary File/DC Server and a Back up File/DC
Server with DFS The Idea behind this is that in case the first server fails the second should pick up with out a glitch. What i need to know is that with Windows 2012R2 STD Purchase do I need to buy 2 Units of Server Software? is there any other way
I can achieve this with just one Win2k12r2 STD
Appreciate all your assistance
Nilanga

Hi Nilanga,
In addition, I suggest contacting Microsoft Licensing Center for detailed explanation:
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contact-us.aspx
Also you can call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist.
Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites to find contact information in their locations Sites:
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp
Best regards,
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