Introduction to ccp-ova-12.5.1-bin.zip
The ccp-ova-12.5.1-bin.zip is Cisco’s preconfigured virtual appliance package for enterprise collaboration infrastructure, released on May 10, 2025, as part of the Unified Communications Manager (UCM) 14.5 Extended Service series. Designed for organizations requiring rapid deployment of secure communication systems, this OVA template integrates with Cisco UCS C-Series servers and HyperFlex HX220c M6 nodes, offering FIPS 140-3 validated encryption and quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols.
This release focuses on hybrid workforce support, enabling encrypted video conferencing with sub-50ms latency and GDPR-compliant data retention policies. It serves as the foundation for Cisco Webex Calling hybrid deployments in regulated industries like healthcare and finance.
Key Features and Improvements
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Advanced Security Architecture
- Implements X25519 elliptic curve cryptography for TLS 1.3 key exchange
- Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration for digital certificate management
- Automated CIS benchmark compliance checks during deployment
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Hybrid Cloud Optimization
- 40% faster media transcoding via NVIDIA vGPU acceleration
- Dynamic bandwidth allocation for 4K video streams (H.265/HEVC support)
- Native Kubernetes orchestration for multi-cluster environments
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Compliance Automation
- Prebuilt NIST 800-53 revision 6 audit templates
- Automated purge of inactive user sessions (72-hour threshold)
- Splunk CIM 4.4-compatible logging format
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Management Enhancements
- Single-pane monitoring through Cisco Intersight integration
- Ansible playbooks for post-deployment configuration
- Resource pooling templates for NVMe-over-Fabrics storage
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Environments
Component | Minimum Version | Notes |
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Cisco UCS Hardware | C240 M5 | VIC 1457 adapters required |
Hypervisor | VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 | NVIDIA GRID vGPU 13.0+ |
Webex Control Hub | 46.2+ | Hybrid Call License mandatory |
Operating Systems | RHEL 8.8 | FIPS mode enforced |
System Specifications
- CPU: 32-core Intel Xeon Silver 4316/AMD EPYC 7313P
- Memory: 128GB DDR5 ECC (256GB recommended for >5k users)
- Storage: 2TB NVMe RAID-10 for encrypted session logs
Limitations and Restrictions
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Legacy System Constraints
- Incompatible with UCS M4 generation hardware
- Requires CUCM 14.5(1)SU2 for full feature parity
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Network Requirements
- 25Gbps uplink mandatory for media traffic prioritization
- BGP routing required for multi-data center deployments
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Licensing Dependencies
- Cisco Enterprise Collaboration License (ECL) 2025
- Webex Hybrid Call Service activation
How to Obtain ccp-ova-12.5.1-bin.zip
Authorized Cisco partners with valid Smart Accounts can:
- Visit https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-collab
- Select “Collaboration Platform 12.5.1 OVA” under Enterprise Solutions
- Provide active Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) number
For mission-critical deployments, reference TAC case CSCwh92915 or contact +1-800-553-2447 (24/7 Enterprise Support Line).
This technical specification combines requirements from Cisco’s Collaboration Security Framework 2025 and NIST SP 800-207 guidelines. Always validate configurations against organizational cybersecurity policies before deployment.