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CUC/M License

vipclubber
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I have installed CUCM 11.5 on VMware 6.5

I am about to install CUC 11.5 on VMware 6.5

However, originally it comes with 60 days of demo.

How to properly ask and obtain additional trial demo for the above applications?

 

PS. Is Unity Connection Version Release 11.5(1)SU4 compatible with VMware 6.5?

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You can go to the License Portal to request demo licenses:  https://www.cisco.com/go/license

 

Click on PAKs or Tokens, click on the Get Licenses drop-down and select Demo and evaluation.

 

And, yes, 11.5.1(SU4) is compatible with 6.5:

https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/uc_system/virtualization/virtualization-cisco-unified-communications-manager.html#v11.5

How long is the new DEMO license for?

Does CUC/M replaces my old Cisco UC560 router and what is the difference in quality and performance?

 

The new demo licenses for UC have a 90-day expiration date. You can ask for a longer expiry when you submit the request for the license, but have to justify it. When you go into the demo license section of the licensing portal you can see what is available.

 

If you need a longer license for a lab environment, Cisco does have Not For Resale (NFR) kits available for (the last I looked) $315 which includes pretty much the entire UC suite of products. NFR licenses are permanent, but enable only a small amount of devices.

 

The UC560 is a Call Manager Express implementation. A full-blown CUCM is a very different animal. The configuration of a CUCM is more complex, but the system is also much more powerful. I hope that answers the question you are asking about quality and performance. The exact list of differences is far too long to go into here.

My specific question is about VOIP quality CUCM vs. Cisco UC560?

For example, Router is still required for Transcoding, MTP and other resources sometimes needed by CUCM.

 

CUCM will work but some recommend to still have a router. For example, if you want to reduced bandwidth utilization you can use Codec G729 instead of G711 for calls, that means you will need Transcoding. That's why its a recommendation but not required.

 

However, I have a small business so I will not have any bandwidth problems and am not willing to give up VOIP or codec quality. Any ideas?

You are comparing Apples to Oranges when you compare CUCM to UC5XX, different products with much different capabilities.  As to voice quality the platform has no bearing on it as calls normally do not go through the Call Server unless you use CUCM based MTP or conference bridge, etc.  All connections are between endpoints hence the voice quality is driven by proper network configuration and QoS.  As to needing voice router, you typically would need it for any external PSTN connections including to SIP trunk where the router is deployed as Border Element (CUBE). Phones themselves can negotiate both G711 and G729 so transcoders are normally not needed, but there may be conditions where one side can only speak one codec and another side uses another codec, so it's a good idea to design for it.

Can you please provide a link to $315 license you mentioned?

I am being told by cisco that I must contact authorized partner in order to get a license price.

So what is this link? Does it do the same?

 

If I do reach out to partner, what license am I asking for?

You are asking for a "Not for Resale" (NFR) kit. This is (as far as I know) a flat $315 for Collaboration. I do think you have to be a partner to buy one, though. The link I provided is for the NFR program information.

 

If you are logged in with your CCO login and are a partner, try this link:

https://ciscosoftware.mediuscorp.com/collaboration

That's correct, NFR kits are not for end users, they're only available to Cisco partners for lab/testing purposes.

End users at best have access to demo/timed licenses that they need to get either from the licensing page if the option is available, or via their SE/AM. Aside from that, regular licensing as any other end customer.

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I am not a partner. I am end user. What are my license options and what is the damage expected for low entry level license for a small company, for example?

Reach out to a Cisco partner, preferably one with UC specialization, to get assistance with that. They can assist with a BOM and to determine the best option for your needs.

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