Once you have installed the evaluation version (which is valid for 180 days), you can upgrade it to a full version using your legitimate product key.
The SMB 3.02 protocol in 2012 R2 provides enterprise-grade performance for application workloads. Once you have installed the evaluation version (which
Microsoft Docs: Deploying Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 (Archived) Once you have installed the evaluation version (which