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The only NAS (file access) form that Windows Server accepts for VM storage is Server 2016.<br />
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If you go to SAN (block access) over iSCSI, the list is huge<br />
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There are devices such as Netgear ReadyNAS, that have NAS and SAN capability, but are only certified for Windows for their SAN capabilities.
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The only NAS (file access) form that Windows Server accepts for VM storage is Server 2016.

If you go to SAN (block access) over iSCSI, the list is huge

There are devices such as Netgear ReadyNAS, that have NAS and SAN capability, but are only certified for Windows for their SAN capabilities.

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What is the URL address for the Server 2016 Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)?
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What is the URL address for the Server 2016 Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)?

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Does Server 2016 have a Hardware Compatibility list for Network Attached Storage Devices that will be used to host the virtual hard drive and settings files for Server 2016 virtual servers?<br />
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If so what is the URL for this list?
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Does Server 2016 have a Hardware Compatibility list for Network Attached Storage Devices that will be used to host the virtual hard drive and settings files for Server 2016 virtual servers?

If so what is the URL for this list?

NAS HCL list for Server 2016

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