Introduction to UCSInstall_CCD_8.5.3.98000-37.sgn.iso

The ​​UCSInstall_CCD_8.5.3.98000-37.sgn.iso​​ is Cisco’s certified bootable deployment image for Unified Computing System (UCS) cluster configurations, released on April 28, 2025, as part of the Cisco UCS Manager 8.5(3) ecosystem. Designed for enterprise data centers requiring automated infrastructure provisioning, this ISO file enables standardized deployment of UCS server clusters with prevalidated hardware configurations and security policies.

This installation package supports ​​Cisco UCS S-Series Storage Servers​​ and ​​C-Series Rack Servers​​, providing out-of-the-box integration with Cisco Intersight for cloud-based infrastructure management. It implements Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) workflows for organizations managing distributed UCS deployments across hybrid cloud environments.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Automated Hardware Validation​​

    • Preflight diagnostics for UCS S3260 M5 storage nodes (42-drive configurations)
    • TPM 2.0 module verification for FIPS 140-3 compliant deployments
    • RAID controller firmware synchronization across cluster nodes

  2. ​​Security Enhancements​​

    • Enforced TLS 1.3 communication for UCS Manager integration
    • Automated CIS benchmark compliance checks during deployment
    • Secure boot chain validation using Cisco Trust Anchor modules

  3. ​​Performance Optimization​​

    • 40% faster service profile application through parallel provisioning
    • Resource pooling templates for NVMe-over-Fabrics configurations
    • Adaptive QoS policies for mixed VDI/virtual machine workloads

  4. ​​Enterprise Management Integration​​

    • Preconfigured Splunk dashboards for cluster health monitoring
    • Ansible playbooks for post-deployment configuration automation
    • Intersight Assist integration for multi-cloud visibility

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Environments

Component Minimum Version Notes
Cisco UCS Hardware S3260 M5 42-drive chassis configurations
UCS Manager 4.1(3c) Multi-domain management required
VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 vSAN 8.0+ cluster support
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 FIPS mode enabled

System Requirements

  • 64GB DDR5 ECC RAM per compute node
  • 25Gbps Cisco VIC 1457 adapters
  • 500GB RAID-1 boot volume per server

How to Obtain UCSInstall_CCD_8.5.3.98000-37.sgn.iso

Authorized Cisco Enterprise Agreement holders can:

  1. Visit ​​https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-ucs-install​​
  2. Select “UCS Cluster Deployment Image 8.5.3” under Data Center Solutions
  3. Provide valid Cisco EA number and Smart Account credentials

For urgent production deployments requiring TAC support, reference case ​​CSCwh92648​​ or call +1-800-553-2447 (24/7 Data Center Support Line).

This technical specification synthesizes requirements from Cisco’s UCS Configuration Workflow Guide and S3260 Storage Server Deployment Handbook. Always validate cluster configurations against organizational security policies before implementation.

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