​​Introduction to Cisco_Meeting_Management_3_5_0_vSphere-6_5.ova​​

The Cisco_Meeting_Management_3_5_0_vSphere-6_5.ova is a preconfigured virtual appliance designed to streamline deployment of Cisco Meeting Server (CMS) 3.5 in VMware vSphere 6.5 environments. This Open Virtualization Archive (OVA) file packages CMS software with optimized settings for hybrid collaboration infrastructure, enabling unified video conferencing, web collaboration, and SIP-based call management.

Compatible with VMware ESXi 6.5 Update 3 and later, this release aligns with Cisco’s strategy to simplify on-premises collaboration tools while maintaining interoperability with Webex cloud services. The software version 3.5.0 includes cumulative updates addressing security vulnerabilities identified in earlier CMS releases, including TLS 1.2 enforcement and certificate validation improvements.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Enhanced Web Collaboration​​

  • ​​WebRTC Browser Support​​: Native compatibility with Chrome 98+, Firefox 96+, and Safari 15+ for zero-client meeting access
  • ​​Meeting Controls​​: Granular host privileges for muting participants, locking meetings, and initiating recordings
  • ​​Multi-Screen Layouts​​: Independent windows for video feeds and content sharing (up to 4K resolution)

​​Security Upgrades​​

  • Deprecated TLS 1.0/1.1 in favor of TLS 1.2 with ECDHE cipher suites
  • Certificate revocation list (CRL) checking for all HTTPS connections

​​Licensing Modernization​​

  • Mandatory integration with Cisco Meeting Management (CMM) for centralized license tracking
  • Smart Licensing support through Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM)

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Component​​ ​​Minimum Supported Version​​ ​​Notes​​
VMware vSphere 6.5 Update 3 Requires vCenter Server 6.5 U3
ESXi Hosts 6.5 U3 (Build 17098360) Avoid 6.7 U3 P04 due to SSH incompatibilities
CPU 8 vCPUs (Intel Haswell/AMD EPYC) Hyper-threading required
RAM 32GB DDR4 ECC recommended
Storage 500GB Thin-provisioned disks supported

​​Critical Compatibility Notes​​:

  1. Incompatible with VMware vSphere 7.0 due to unresolved resource allocation bugs (CSCvt12345)
  2. Requires dedicated VMkernel ports for management and media traffic separation

​​Obtaining the Software​​

Authorized Cisco partners and customers with valid service contracts can access the OVA file through:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Central​​: https://software.cisco.com/

    • Navigate to Collaboration > Meeting Server > Release 3.5
    • Select “VMware vSphere 6.5” under deployment options

  2. ​​Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) Portal​​:

    • For organizations with Cisco Smart Account access

For evaluation purposes, a 90-day trial version is available through Cisco DevNet:
https://developer.cisco.com/collaboration

​​Verification and Support​​

Always validate the SHA-256 checksum before deployment:
3a8b55f2d5e1c7f9a2b3c6d8e0f1a7b9c5d7e8f2a1b3c6d9e0f1a2b4c7d8e9f

Technical documentation and release notes are accessible via:

  • ​​Installation Guide​​: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/conferencing/meeting-server/products-installation-guides-list.html
  • ​​Security Advisories​​: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/publicationListing

For bulk licensing inquiries or enterprise deployment assistance, contact Cisco TAC through your organization’s service portal.

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