diff --git a/extraconfig/services/openshift-cns.yaml b/extraconfig/services/openshift-cns.yaml
index d6eca2abe3..e2a7e74769 100644
--- a/extraconfig/services/openshift-cns.yaml
+++ b/extraconfig/services/openshift-cns.yaml
@@ -84,12 +84,6 @@ outputs:
       # as cns. The actual installation is performed in
       # openshift-master service template.
       service_name: openshift_glusterfs
-      host_prep_tasks:
-        - name: Wipe the configured disks
-          shell: |
-            wipefs -af {{item}}
-            pvremove {{item}} || true
-          with_items: {get_attr: [RoleParametersValue, value, OpenShiftGlusterDisks]}
       upgrade_tasks: []
       step_config: ''
       external_deploy_tasks: