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UCS Platform Emulator Downloads: UCSPE 4.2(2a) / UCSPE 4.1(2c)

ericwill
Cisco Employee
Cisco Employee

on ‎12-12-2013 08:46 AM - edited on ‎05-26-2022 11:45 AM by Cisco Employee

The following Cisco UCS Platform Emulators are available for download from Cisco:

Current Cisco UCS Platform Emulators

CONFIGURATION IMPORT NOTE:  Importing configuration backups (All, System, or Logical) taken from the UCS Platform Emulator (UCSPE) to physical UCS Manager domains is not recommended or supported by Cisco TAC.  UCSPE backups should only be imported to UCSPE domains.

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator 4.2(2aPE1) - UCS 62xx/63xx/64xx Fabric Interconnect, C4200, S3260, Mini:

Downloads:

MD5 hashes for downloads:

  • ZIP: b390bbf1d783532194141c9b7bff6d64
  • OVA: 1577b7b88b7287b707fea9995c5f0135

Cisco dCloud Programmability Demo using the UCS Platform Emulator

  • UCSPE is featured in a Cisco dCloud programmability demo.   The demo includes a comprehensive lab guide for programming using the Cisco UCS PowerTool and Python SDK.

Video demos of the Emulator

 

Previous Releases:

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 4.1(2cPE1):

Downloads:

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 4.0(4ePE1):

Downloads:

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 3.2(3ePE1):

Downloads:

Documentation:

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 3.1(2ePE1):

Downloads:

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 3.1(2bPE1) - UCS Classic, Mini, and C3260:

Downloads:

Documentation:

 

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 3.1(1ePE1) - UCS Classic, Mini, and M-Series:

Downloads:

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 3.0(2cPE1) - UCS Mini:

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 3.0(2cPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.5(2aPE1) - UCS M-series:

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 2.5(2aPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.2(5aPE1) - UCS Classic:

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 2.2(5aPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Archived Cisco UCS Platform Emulators

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 3.0(1cPE1):

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 3.0(1cPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.5(1aPE1) - UCS M-series:

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 2.5(1aPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

 

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.2(4bPE1) - UCS Classic:

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 2.2(4bPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.2(3aPE1) - UCS Classic:

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 2.2(3aPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.2(2cPE1):

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 2.2(2cPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.2(1bPE1):

Downloads:

  • Download UCSPE 2.2(1bPE1) OVA or ZIP (Requires Cisco.com login)
  • UCS Platform Emulator Firmware Bundles (includes firmware meta-data only)
    • NOTE:  From UCS PE 2.2(1bPE1) onwards, UCS PE supports uploading the B-Series and C-Series server firmware bundles.  Because of the large file sizes of the firmware bundles, UCS PE only supports uploading of only the stripped-down versions (attached to this document), which includes only the firmware metadata but not the actual firmware itself in the binaries.  The stripped-down version of the firwmare bundles which contain metadata only of the B-series and C-series server firmware is reduced to approximately 50 kB in size.

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.1(3aPE1):

Downloads:

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.1(2aPE1):

Downloads:

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.1(1aPE3):

Downloads:

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.0(1mPE1):

Downloads:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 1.4(1aPE1):

Downloads:

Documentation:

 

 

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 1.3(1aPE1):

Downloads:

Comments
Jeffrey Foster
Cisco Employee
Cisco Employee
‎07-02-2014 03:48 PM

Thank you for your interest in this area! There is no current ETA on the delivery of this C-Series emulator.

kshitijsinghi
Community Member
‎07-02-2014 03:53 PM

Thanks for letting me know.

rinnor_chu
Community Member
‎07-03-2014 12:43 AM

HI, Eric

I download the latest version, But I can not import the .ova file into my vmware workstation, Is there any limitation on the new .ova file and I just have to install it into ESXi by vCenter, but I read the doc that it support .ova import on workstation 8 or up, or the new created .ova file has somewhere corrupted?

ericwill
Cisco Employee
Cisco Employee
‎07-09-2014 01:42 PM

I would recommend you use the ZIP file with VMware Workstation. Just import the VMDK / VMX files directly instead of the OVA.

Thanks,

Eric

shasridh
Cisco Employee
Cisco Employee
‎07-10-2014 07:30 AM

Hi,

We are looking into the issue on why the import is failing on VMware Workstation when using .ova file. We will investigate and provide more information shortly.

Until then, you could download the .zip file which contains VMDK/VMX files and use it on VMware Workstation.

Thanks,

Sharan Sridhar

saif_ccie
Community Member
‎07-10-2014 10:03 PM

i m downloading Cisco_UCS_Platform_Emulator_2.2.2cPE1.zip lets see its working or not...

Jason White
Level 4
Level 4
‎07-23-2014 11:36 AM

I am running Cisco UCS Platform Emulator version 2.2(2cPE1) is the a way to add more chassis's or rack servers?

Jeffrey Foster
Cisco Employee
Cisco Employee
‎07-23-2014 11:52 AM

Hi Jason,

This is possible to do this via the 'Emulator Settings' menu. You will find this tab toward the bottom left corner on the main emulator page and will expose your current configuration and allow you to make modifications. You can also change other attributes (Fabric Interconnects, etc) in some of the other tabs from the left-nav menu.

Jeff

Jason White
Level 4
Level 4
‎07-23-2014 11:58 AM

Jeff,

Thanks for the quick response. The Chassis that is in there is fully populated. How do I add another Chassis? I looked and only see blades in the inventory for the Chassis.

Jason

Jason White
Level 4
Level 4
‎07-23-2014 12:03 PM

I found it. There is a little icon at the top left of the page.

kschleppenbach
Level 4
Level 4
‎07-25-2014 12:49 PM

When trying to import UCSPE 2.2.2cPE1 with VMPlayer 6.0.3 I get:

The import failed because C:\Users\kschlepp\Downloads\Cisco_UCS_Platform_Emulator_2.2.2cPE1.ova\Cisco_UCS_Platform_Emulator_2.2.2cPE1.ova did not pass OVF specification conformance or virtual hardware compliance checks.

Click Retry to relax OVF specification and virtual hardware compliance checks and try the import again, or click Cancel to cancel the import. If you retry the import, you might not be able to use the virtual machine in VMware Player.

If I hit Retry I get :

Failed to open virtual machine: Access is denied.

wanghoumin
Community Member
‎08-12-2014 10:03 PM

the speed of download is too slow！！！！ angry cry！！！

looney_pantz1
Community Member
‎08-20-2014 05:40 AM

Just downloaded UCSPE 3.0(1cPE1).

I only have one choice of Fabric Interconnect, the UCS-FI-M-6324.  Is this the only FI that I can use with this emulator?

Also, I can't seem to add an additional chassis.  If I try and add an additional chassis it says "Exceed max chassis number(1)".  Anyone know how I get round this?I can't seem to add an additional chassis.  If I try and add an additional chassis it says "Exceed max chassis number(1)".  Anyone know how I get round this?

shasridh
Cisco Employee
Cisco Employee
‎08-22-2014 07:02 AM

Hi Ling-Yan,

The current version 3.0 supports only UCS-FI-M-6324. There is no support for 6100 / 6200 Fabric Interconnects in the current release. This is same with real UCS Manager too.

The release supports having only 1 chassis and 4 rack servers as of now. Hence the user cannot configure more than 1 chassis.


If you would want to use 6100 / 6200 Fabric Interconnects or multiple chassis, you can download Cisco UCS Platform Emulator (2.2(2cPE1))

Regards,

Sharan Sridhar

ericwill
Cisco Employee
Cisco Employee
‎08-26-2014 01:28 PM

Please reach out to me directly on this -> ericwill at cisco dot com.

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