Yes, you will need to install the enic driver (ethernet) which is found on the same ISO that you got the fnic driver (fibre channel) Check out this link for info on installing drivers in Windows: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/servers-uni...
When you say embedded LSI Raid, are you referring to the software raid controller thats just part of the motherboard?If so, VMware does not support software raid. You'll need to build the VD with a hardware raid controller.
If I understand you correctly, you are asking if you can keep your M1 blades at a lower firmware level and if so, how low. If so, check out table 2 on the 2.2 release notes:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/release/notes/uc...
To clarify what Qiese is saying, in your scenario you will have to have 12 separate service profiles along with 12 separate LUNs on your shared storage. Those LUNs would need to be presented ONLY to the service profile that needs access to them. You ...
PCIe RAID controllers for the C220 M3 should be installed in slot 1 if you have 1 CPU or slot 2 if you have 2 CPUs. You can check the spec sheet for a diagram of which slot is which at http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unif...
