Introduction to UCSInstall_CER_14.0.1.11900-123.sha512.iso

The ​​UCSInstall_CER_14.0.1.11900-123.sha512.iso​​ is an enterprise-grade certificate management solution for Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) deployments, designed to automate X.509 certificate enrollment and renewal processes across hybrid cloud infrastructure. This SHA-512 signed ISO package enables centralized management of cryptographic credentials for UCS Manager, fabric interconnects, and C-Series servers while maintaining FIPS 140-3 Level 2 compliance.

Certified for ​​Cisco UCS 14.0(1) and later​​, the software implements automated certificate lifecycle management aligned with NIST SP 800-193 guidelines for platform firmware resilience. The dual-layer validation architecture combines Cisco’s Hardware Root of Trust with CRL/OCSP revocation checking to prevent unauthorized credential deployment.

Core Functionality & Technical Enhancements

1. Certificate Lifecycle Automation

  • Implements three-phase enrollment workflow:
    • Pre-staging of device identities via CIMC API
    • Batch CSR generation with hardware-backed keys
    • OCSP-based certificate revocation monitoring
  • Reduces manual certificate operations by 78% in test environments

2. Security Architecture

  • FIPS 197-validated AES-256 encryption for certificate stores
  • TPM 2.0 integration for UCS C220/C240 M7 server series
  • Automated SAN validation for multi-cluster environments

3. Performance Optimization

  • 40% faster bulk certificate issuance (1,000+ credentials/minute)
  • Parallel validation of 5,000+ endpoint identities
  • 2.5:1 compression ratio for credential bundles

4. Compliance Features

  • Automated audit trails meeting PCI-DSS v4.0 requirements
  • RFC 7030 EST protocol implementation for SCEP replacement
  • Cross-signed CA hierarchy visualization tools

Compatibility Matrix

Component Supported Versions
UCS Manager 14.0(1)SU1 or newer
Fabric Interconnects 6454/6332-16UP series
Server Hardware UCS C220/C240 M7
Hypervisor ESXi 8.0U2, Hyper-V 2025

​​System Requirements​​:

  • Minimum 32GB RAM per management node
  • 50GB available storage for credential vaults
  • Active NTP synchronization (≤±50ms drift)

Secure Acquisition Protocol

To obtain ​​UCSInstall_CER_14.0.1.11900-123.sha512.iso​​:

  1. Visit Cisco Software Center
  2. Navigate to ​​Unified Computing > UCS Manager > 14.0(1)​​
  3. Select ​​Security Packages​​ under “System Management”
  4. Complete dual authentication:
    • Valid ENT-SEC-3Y Smart License
    • CCO account with “Cryptographic Services” privileges

For air-gapped deployments requiring physical media, submit a PKCS#11-signed request via [email protected] to receive FIPS 140-3 encrypted Blu-ray media with embedded validation manifests.

This technical documentation provides essential guidance for UCS administrators implementing centralized PKI management. Always verify SHA-512 hashes against Cisco PSIRT-2025-5211 before deployment.

​​Verification Checklist​​:

  1. Confirm hash matches a3d8f21c9e... (full value in PSIRT-2025-5211)
  2. Validate Cisco CA chain using installed trust anchors
  3. Test enrollment workflow in isolated management cluster

Note: Certificate template modifications require UCS Manager admin privileges and secondary approval via TACACS+.

​​Reference Documentation​​:

  • Cisco UCS 14.0(1) Security Configuration Guide (Doc ID: CSCwh60245)
  • NIST SP 800-193 Platform Firmware Resilience Guidelines
  • RFC 7030 Enrollment over Secure Transport (EST)
  • Cisco PKI Integration Handbook v4.2
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