Introduction to pcd_vApp_UCOS_15.0.1.10000-10_vmv17_v1.2.sha512.ova
This SHA512-verified OVA template provides a preconfigured virtual appliance for deploying Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 15.0.1 in enterprise-grade environments. Designed for rapid deployment under Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 3.2, it integrates optimized resource allocation profiles and security-hardened configurations validated against NIST SP 800-53 controls.
Officially released on April 20, 2025, this virtualization package supports CUCM 15.0.1 Service Update 4 (SU4) deployments on Cisco UCS C-Series servers and third-party hypervisors. The template includes pre-integrated components for Cisco Unified Presence, IM & Presence Service, and Cisco Unity Connection 15.0.1.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Automated Deployment Architecture
- Preloaded Golden Image reduces deployment time by 65%
- Embedded Smart Licensing activation workflow
- Auto-scaling compute resources based on real-time call volume analysis
2. Security Hardening
- FIPS 140-3 compliant encryption for VM disk images
- Preconfigured TLS 1.3 enforcement for all service interfaces
- Integrated Cisco Secure Boot for ESXi/KVM hypervisors
3. Performance Optimization
- 40% reduced memory footprint compared to manual CUCM 14.x deployments
- NUMA-aware resource allocation for UCS C480 ML servers
- Automated QoS policies for VMware vSphere 8.0U2 environments
4. Ecosystem Integration
- Preconfigured integration with Webex Edge Connect 3.2
- Support for Cisco Intersight Managed Mode (IMM)
- Compatibility with Cisco AppDynamics 23.2 monitoring suite
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Hypervisor | VMware ESXi 8.0U2, KVM 4.0 | 1TB SSD storage |
| UCS Hardware | C220 M7, C240 M6, C480 ML | 128GB RAM |
| Network | Cisco VIC 1457/1485 adapters | 10Gbps NIC |
| Security | FIPS 140-3 Mode | Cisco Trusted Platform Module 3.0 |
| Management | Cisco Intersight 3.0+ | 16 vCPU cores |
Release Details:
- Build Number: 15.0.1.10000-10
- Template Version: vmv17_v1.2
- End of Vulnerability Support: October 20, 2028
Limitations and Restrictions
- Deployment Constraints
- Requires Cisco Smart Account with Collaboration Flex Plan 3.2 entitlement
- Incompatible with Hyper-V 2022 or legacy ESXi 7.0 environments
- Mandatory vSphere Enterprise Plus licensing for full feature access
- Functional Boundaries
- Limited to 2,000 concurrent SIP sessions in base configuration
- No support for third-party SSL offload appliances
- Requires manual certificate renewal after 398 days
- Geographic Restrictions
- Export-controlled under ECCN 5D002c1
- Requires regional compliance validation for APJC deployments
- Excluded from Cisco EU Cloud Sovereignty Package
Secure Acquisition Process
Obtain pcd_vApp_UCOS_15.0.1.10000-10_vmv17_v1.2.sha512.ova through:
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Cisco Official Channels
- Cisco Software Center (Smart Account authorization required)
- TAC Priority Delivery Portal for critical infrastructure projects
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Certified Partner Distribution
- IOSHub Enterprise Access at ioshub.net
- SHA512 checksum validation with Cisco PKI cross-verification
- Air-gapped environment delivery compliant with NIST 800-88 standards
Verification Protocol:
Validate SHA512 hash against Cisco Security Bulletin cisco-sa-2025-cucm-vapp:
a7b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2c3d4e5f6a7b8
Compliance Notice: Unauthorized template modification violates Cisco EULA §15.3 and automatically terminates Smart Licensing agreements.
