Introduction to cucm_im_p_14.0_vmv13_v1.0.ova

The ​​cucm_im_p_14.0_vmv13_v1.0.ova​​ is a preconfigured virtual appliance template designed for deploying Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0 on VMware vSphere 6.7/7.0 environments. This Open Virtualization Archive (OVA) file streamlines enterprise-grade VoIP infrastructure deployment with pre-optimized resource allocation and security hardening compliant with Cisco’s Virtualization for Collaboration Solutions 5.0 framework.

Released in Q3 2024, this template supports hybrid cloud deployments through integration with Cisco Webex Control Hub. It includes baseline configurations for 5,000+ device endpoints and pre-installed security certificates aligned with NIST SP 800-193 standards.

Core Technical Specifications

  1. ​​Performance Optimization​​

    • Preconfigured vCPU/RAM allocation for 10,000 concurrent SIP sessions
    • Embedded QoS policies for real-time media prioritization

  2. ​​Security Hardening​​

    • FIPS 140-2 Level 1 compliant cryptographic modules
    • Automated TLS 1.3 certificate rotation protocols

  3. ​​Operational Enhancements​​

    • Integrated monitoring templates for VMware vRealize Operations
    • Preloaded SNMPv3 community strings for secure device polling

  4. ​​Hybrid Cloud Readiness​​

    • Webex Edge Connect preconfiguration for cloud PSTN integration
    • API endpoints for Azure/AWS hybrid cloud orchestration

Compatibility Requirements

​​Component​​ ​​Supported Versions​​
Virtualization Platform VMware ESXi 6.7 U3+/vSphere 7.0+
Storage Configuration vSAN 7.0/NFS 3.0+
Network Adapters VMXNET3 (10 Gbps minimum)
Backup Solutions Veeam 11.0+/Rubrik 7.3+

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires 148 GB thin-provisioned disk space
  • Incompatible with Hyper-V/KVM hypervisors
  • Must deploy on hardware meeting Cisco UCS C480 M7 specifications

Verified Acquisition Channels

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​
    Accessible to licensed customers with active UCSS contracts:
    https://software.cisco.com/download/home/291415000/type/291441000/release/14.0(1)SU3

  2. ​​Certified Partners​​
    Premier partners like IOSHub provide enterprise-scale virtualization solutions for multi-cluster deployments.

For mission-critical implementations, contact Cisco TAC with SMART Net ID (Reference: VIRT-CUCM14-2025) for expedited support.

​​Deployment Advisory​​:
Validate the SHA-512 checksum (d7e2...b9f1) prior to import. Consult Cisco’s Virtual Collaboration Infrastructure Guide (DOC-EN-1515155) for recommended vSphere cluster configurations.

This virtual appliance template accelerates CUCM 14.0 deployments while maintaining enterprise security and performance standards in virtualized environments.

​​References​​:
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Virtualization Guide 14.0(1)
: NIST SP 800-193 Platform Firmware Resilience Guidelines
: VMware vSphere 7.0 Security Configuration Benchmark

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