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Cisco ucs Server M2 Raid controller and M2 HD is mandatory for foundation or not?

  • July 29, 2026
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cisco ucs c220M7s requirement to install Nutanix AHV on three servers standalone mode . i need to check with Nutanix  all requirement in server but most important thing is server must include M2 Raid controller to boot and AHV installed on M2 hard disk is this mandatory or  not , or can i install AHV on any front bay of server ??

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JeroenTielen
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No. AHV boots from the m2. Front bay drives are for cvm and data. 


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you mean that m2 is mandatory for foundation yes?


JeroenTielen
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Yes correct. 


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thanks for your support