10-26-2014 11:01 AM - edited 06-04-2019 02:16 AM
Hi,
I am thinking about purshasing a refurbished physical server for VIRL, but I have a couple of questions.
Here are the requirements provided on http://virl-dev-innovate.cisco.com/ :
Cannot find clear answer to these quastions:
Please let me know If I can forward these questions to more apropriate forum or maybe VIRL product manager.
AJ
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10-31-2014 03:47 AM
Hi AJ
Request to refer this pdf for related information.
What are the system requirements for Cisco Modeling Labs?
The Cisco Modeling Labs Server Corporate Edition requires a minimum of 16 GB and 4 CPU cores in a Linux server with VMware ESXi 5.1, or above, software. To take advantage of the scalability of the corporate edition, the Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) C220 M3 Rack Server (16-core CPU, 128 GB) is recommended for up to 40 virtual nodes, and the Cisco UCS C460 (40-core CPU, 256 GB) is recommended for more virtual-node simulations. The customer can choose to deploy with hardware other than the Cisco UCS; however, the performance of other brands of servers may not be the same as Cisco UCS.
Thanks and Regards,
Geevarghese
10-31-2014 03:47 AM
Hi AJ
Request to refer this pdf for related information.
What are the system requirements for Cisco Modeling Labs?
The Cisco Modeling Labs Server Corporate Edition requires a minimum of 16 GB and 4 CPU cores in a Linux server with VMware ESXi 5.1, or above, software. To take advantage of the scalability of the corporate edition, the Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) C220 M3 Rack Server (16-core CPU, 128 GB) is recommended for up to 40 virtual nodes, and the Cisco UCS C460 (40-core CPU, 256 GB) is recommended for more virtual-node simulations. The customer can choose to deploy with hardware other than the Cisco UCS; however, the performance of other brands of servers may not be the same as Cisco UCS.
Thanks and Regards,
Geevarghese
11-01-2014 06:08 PM
Thanks Geevarghese for the information,
Though I have been answered, I must say I am very disappointed by Cisco response.
The corporate CML looks very interesting, but not VIRL at least the way it is presented to the community. I was expecting something more from Cisco to its community than that :
...without any formal usability support but rather community support. It does not provide patches for known problems
, no roadmap for future features, or training...
And almost ~$10,000 for the recommended CML HW: UCS C460 (40 core CPU, 256 GB).
10-18-2015 07:52 PM
Hi AJ,
With all my respects you have very good questions but you had vague answers.
It is very much appreciated an answer that is clear and direct to the point.
I want to take this reply opportunity to ask another question.
What if I want to use a LAPTOP to run the Cisco modeling application. What is the minimum requirement for a LAPTOP to run VIRL application? Is that am i5 3500 series or an i5 2600 series? Please provide no vague answers.
Please be specific.
Thank you.
Gilson
11-03-2015 07:55 AM
To be honest, I am also confused what Laptop i should be having. I am currently waiting for this Laptop:
20E2CTO1WW | ThinkPad W550s- Intel Core i7-5600U Processor (4MB Cache, up to 3.20GHz) - Windows 8.1 64 - Windows 8.1 64 - WE MUI - 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), with WWAN - NVIDIA Quadro K620M 2GB - 16GB PC3-12800 DDR3L (1 SoDIMM) - ThinkPad New Precision Backlit Keyboard with Number Pad UK English - UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader - 720p HD Camera - 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm, 2.5" - ThinkPad Battery 3 cell Li-Polymer (44Whr) Front - ThinkPad Battery 3 cell Li-Ion (23.2Whr) Rear - 65W AC Adapter - UK - Intel 7265 AC/B/G/N Dual Band Wireless + Bluetooth Version 4.0 - Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable - Publication - WE (FR/GE/IT/DU/EN) - 3 Year On-site |
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