Introduction to CUC_14.0_200_user_v1.2.ova

This Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) template provides a preconfigured virtual machine environment for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0 deployments supporting up to 200 users. Released under Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 in Q4 2024, the template streamlines deployment of medium-scale VoIP systems across VMware ESXi 7.0+ and Cisco UCS platforms. The “v1.2” designation indicates enhanced hardware compatibility updates over previous versions, including support for 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and NVMe storage configurations.

The template incorporates Cisco’s validated design for virtualized collaboration workloads, pre-integrating critical components including Cisco Unified Reporting 14.0 and Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT). System administrators can deploy this OVA to reduce configuration errors by 60% compared to manual installations.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Optimized Virtual Hardware Profile​​

    • Preconfigured 8 vCPU/32GB RAM allocation optimized for 200-user call processing
    • Integrated virtual TPM 2.0 module for FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption

  2. ​​Security Enhancements​​

    • SHA-512 checksum validation ensures OVA file integrity
    • Pre-installed TLS 1.3 support for secure SIP signaling

  3. ​​Deployment Acceleration​​

    • Automated network configuration for Cisco UCS VIC 1400 Series adapters
    • Predefined storage policies for NetApp AFF A-Series arrays

  4. ​​Platform Support​​

    • Native compatibility with VMware vSphere 7.0 Update 3+
    • UCS Manager 4.0(4d) integration for blade server deployments

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Platforms

Component Minimum Version Notes
VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 Requires HW version 15+
Cisco UCS B-Series 4.0(4d) VIC 1400 adapters required
NetApp Storage ONTAP 9.10.1 AFF A250/A400 recommended
Hypervisor Security vSphere Trust Authority 1.5 For TPM 2.0 operations

​​System Requirements​​

  • 146GB thin-provisioned storage (500GB recommended for call recording)
  • 10Gbps network interfaces for media traffic
  • Must deploy on hardware supporting AVX-512 instruction set

​​Release Date​​
December 14, 2024 (Included in CUCM 14.0(1a) SU2 bundle)

Limitations and Restrictions

  1. ​​Scale Limitations​​

    • Maximum 200 registered IP phones (7945/8845/8865 models)
    • Does not support Cisco Webex Edge calling integration

  2. ​​Dependencies​​

    • Requires Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 licensing
    • Incompatible with Hyper-V virtualization platforms

Secure Distribution Channels

This OVA template is available through:
​​Cisco Software Center​​ (Smart Account required):
https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286312791/type/282074789/release/14.0(1a)SU2

​​Authorized Partners​​:
Contact your Cisco account team for volume licensing under Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0.

For OVA verification procedures and deployment best practices, visit Cisco Collaboration Documentation Hub.

Note: Always validate cryptographic signatures using OpenSSL prior to deployment. Virtual TPM 2.0 requires vSphere 7.0 U3+ with secure boot enabled.

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