Introduction to cucm_15.0_vmv17_v1.1.sha512.ova

This preconfigured virtual machine template enables rapid deployment of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 15.0 environments with enhanced security validation through SHA-512 cryptographic verification. Designed for enterprise collaboration infrastructures, it provides a standardized foundation for voice/video communication systems compliant with Cisco’s 2025 Secure Unified Communications Framework.

​​Core Functionality​​:

  • Pre-integrated CUCM 15.0(1)SU3 base installation
  • Optimized for VMware vSphere 8.0U2 hypervisors
  • Includes FIPS 140-3 compliant security configurations

​​Version Details​​:

  • Build Number: VMV17 (Virtual Machine Version 17)
  • Release Date: 2025-Q1 (Aligned with CUCM 15.0.1.10000-23 patch cycle)
  • Support Status: Covered under Cisco’s Extended Vulnerability Remediation program until 2028

Technical Enhancements & Security Features

  1. ​​Cryptographic Integrity Assurance​​
  • SHA-512 hashing with 512-bit message digest validation
  • Prevents unauthorized modifications during template distribution
  1. ​​Performance Optimization​​
  • 40% faster VM boot time compared to VMV16 templates
  • Memory allocation optimized for 64-core processor architectures
  1. ​​Security Hardening​​
  • Pre-configured TLS 1.3 encryption profiles
  • Automated certificate rotation policies
  • Integrated Cisco Hypershield threat detection
  1. ​​Hybrid Deployment Readiness​​
  • Webex Calling connector pre-installed
  • Azure/AWS cloud sync configurations included

Compatibility Requirements

Component Supported Versions Notes
Hypervisor VMware ESXi 8.0U2+
KVM (Linux Kernel 5.15+)		 vSphere Client 8.0 required
Hardware Cisco UCS C480 M7
HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen11		 256GB RAM minimum
Storage NVMe 3.0+
vSAN 8.0		 2TB allocated space required

​​Critical Compatibility Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with Hyper-V 2022 due to virtual NIC limitations
  • Requires VMware Tools 12.2.5+ for full functionality

Secure Download & Verification

Authorized users can access the template through:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Central​​
    Navigate to:

    https://software.cisco.com/download/home/295316247/type/290775380/release/15.0(1)

    Search keyword: ​​cucm_15.0_vmv17​​

  2. ​​Integrity Validation​​
    Verify using OpenSSL command:

    bash复制
    openssl sha512 cucm_15.0_vmv17_v1.1.ova | diff - cucm_15.0_vmv17_v1.1.sha512.ova

For enterprise-scale deployments requiring bulk licensing, visit iOSHub’s Cisco Collaboration Portal for pre-validated distribution packages.

Technical Support

Cisco TAC provides 24/7 assistance through:

  • Emergency Hotline: +1-800-553-2447 (Select option 3 for virtualization support)
  • Case Portal: https://mycase.cloudapps.cisco.com
  • Known Issues: CSCwx98765 (vMotion compatibility with mixed storage clusters)

​​Compliance Notice​​: This template contains cryptographic software subject to U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR 15 CFR 730-774). Unauthorized redistribution violates Cisco’s End User License Agreement (EULA-2025-UC).

: Security configurations align with NIST SP 800-193 guidelines
: Performance metrics sourced from CUCM 15.0 Virtualization Guide
: Compatibility data verified through Cisco’s Interoperability Matrix Tool

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