Cisco ACI in CML

[AshSe]

I intend to do Cisco ACI labs in CML. The core intention is to verify end-point to end-point reachability test. Please let me know if we have the availability of end-points (BMH and VM) and data plane in CML for EP connectivity test.

[Torbjørn]

The virtual CML NX-OS images currently don't support running ACI

[AshSe]

@Torbjørn 

do you know (other than ACI simulator and Cisco dCloud) where ACI labs can be done with data plane availability?

[Torbjørn]

The only "rack rental" provider I have experience with myself is INE, but I am not sure that they still offer an ACI rack rental.

I saw another post that linked to a blog that recommended https://cloudmylab.com/services/learning-labs/cisco-aci, but I can't vouch for that provider as I have no experience with them.

[AshSe]

I am looking for Cisco's own solution or solution in say GNS3/EveNG.

[Torbjørn]

I don't believe Cisco currently provides any ACI lab setups except for dCloud.

You can virtualise the APIC in your own lab but you will need hardware switches if you want an operational dataplane. If you work for a partner you should be able to get NFR pricing and there might be something to save on getting refurb devices. Alternatively there's always the option of buying on eBay.

[AshSe]

Do you know which ACI lab in dCloud can suffice?

[bigevilbeard]

World Wide Technology's Advanced Technology Center (ATC) has quite a few ACI labs on-demand, for free. FYI - You cannot register with a public email domain like gmail or yahoo. WWT doesn't charge for the labs--on-demand or scheduled.

[AshSe]

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@bigevilbeard wrote:

World Wide Technology's Advanced Technology Center (ATC) has quite a few ACI labs on-demand, for free. FYI - You cannot register with a public email domain like gmail or yahoo. WWT doesn't charge for the labs--on-demand or scheduled.

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Wow, could you please share the link to request for the lab. I think I will get the lab being WWT's corporate client.

Thanks in advance

[bigevilbeard]

https://www.wwt.com/atc/atc/overview

[CSCO11598534]

Hello,

I cannot find any free labs available. It seems you have to be a "customer". Am i missing something?

[bigevilbeard]

@CSCO11598534 in where, devnet sandbox or dcloud?