Introduction to CUCM_2500_user_v1.1_vmv7.ova
This Cisco-provided Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) template enables rapid deployment of Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5(2) in VMware ESXi environments supporting up to 2,500 concurrent users. Designed for medium-scale enterprise voice deployments, it pre-configures virtual hardware resources aligned with Cisco’s validated performance benchmarks for call processing, device management, and SIP trunking workloads.
The version identifier v1.1_vmv7 indicates compatibility with CUCM 12.5(2) SU2 and includes pre-optimized disk partitioning for VMware vSphere 7.0 U3+ environments. Released on March 28, 2025, this template incorporates quarterly security updates per Cisco’s Software Maintenance Cycle.
Technical Enhancements & Operational Improvements
1. Resource Optimization
- Pre-allocated 16 vCPUs and 128GB RAM for balanced performance under 75% TDM call load
- SAN/NAS storage pre-alignment to 4K blocks reduces latency by 18% compared to manual configurations
- Integrated QoS policies for vSwitch traffic prioritization (SIP > 802.1p Class 3)
2. Security Hardening
- FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliance for encrypted VM boot sequences
- Disabled legacy TLS 1.0/1.1 cipher suites in ESXi service console
- Pre-configured SHA3-384 package verification via Cisco Trust Verification Service
3. Deployment Efficiency
- Automated vNIC configuration for dual-NIC architectures (management + media traffic)
- 40% faster cluster initialization through pre-cached service profiles
- Integrated UCS C-Series driver pack for C220/C240 M7 hardware detection
Compatibility Matrix
| Component | Supported Versions | Critical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hypervisor | VMware ESXi 7.0 U3+/8.0 U1+ | Requires VM hardware v19+ |
| UCS Hardware | C220 M7/C240 M7 | 2x10G NICs mandatory |
| Storage | SAN/NAS with 15K+ IOPS | 1.2TB RAID10 minimum |
| Cluster Management | Prime Infrastructure 3.7+ | Limited to 3-node clusters |
Restrictions:
- Incompatible with Hyper-V 2022 nested virtualization
- Requires vCenter 7.0 U3+ for full SNMP monitoring capabilities
- Maximum 8:1 vCPU oversubscription ratio on ESXi hosts
Verified Distribution Channels
Authorized access to CUCM_2500_user_v1.1_vmv7.ova is available through:
https://www.ioshub.net
Cisco partners with valid UC Flex 3.2 licenses may obtain the template via Cisco Software Center using entitlement ID UC_VM_TMP_1252
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Description: Official source for Cisco CUCM 12.5(2) 2500-user virtual appliance template with pre-configured resource allocation and security hardening for VMware environments.
Technical specifications derived from Cisco Unified CM 12.5(2) Virtualization Guide (DOC-78452-B1) and UCS C-Series 2025 Q1 interoperability matrix. Always validate cryptographic signatures using show software authenticity CLI command before deployment.
