Yes, it is possible to install Cisco VSOM 7.12 on a UCSC-C220-M4L server — but only if you meet Cisco's hardware compatibility and licensing requirements.
Quick Answer:
Yes, the Cisco UCS C220 M4L is compatible with VSOM 7.12, because:
VSOM 7.12 supports deployment on Cisco UCS C-Series servers, including the C220 M4 model line.
The "L" in C220-M4L indicates a specific SKU, but it shares the same hardware base as the standard C220-M4, which is officially supported for VSOM/VSMS deployment.
Requirements to Check:
1. Minimum Hardware Specs for VSOM 7.12
Per Cisco’s release notes and design guides:
CPU: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 series
RAM: At least 64 GB recommended
RAID: RAID 5 or 10 for VSMS with redundant storage
Disks: 10K SAS or SSD (if used as media server)
NICs: 1GE minimum, preferably dual 1GE or 10GE
Your C220 M4L must meet or exceed those specs.
2. VMware ESXi (if virtualized)
VSOM 7.12 supports deployment on ESXi 6.5 and 6.7.
If you're using ESXi, ensure the C220-M4L is running a compatible version.
You’ll need to deploy OVAs for VSOM, VSMS, and Media Server roles.
3. Licensing
You need valid Cisco Video Surveillance licenses (VSOM, camera, media server).
Smart licensing is preferred in 7.12.
Deployment Scenarios:
Deployment Type Supported? Notes
Bare-metal (direct OS install) Requires Cisco-approved ISO. Not typical.
VMware ESXi on UCS C220-M4L Recommended deployment method.
Hyper-V Not supported by VSOM 7.12
Unsupported OS (e.g., vanilla CentOS) Must use Cisco-provided OVAs or ISO
Reference:
Cisco VSOM 7.12 Release Notes -https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/physical_security/video_surveillance/network/vsm/7_12/release/notes/vsm_rel_7_12.html
Cisco UCS C220-M4 Data Sheet- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unified-computing/ucs-c220-m4-rack-server/datasheet-c78-732456.html
