WHAT? Today we are announcing the release of the  Cisco UC320W 2.3.3(4)  Limited Deployment Firmware release.  This fix release is available only via the Cloud by installing the attached Platform Modification File (PMF).   This is the 2.3.2(6) firmware with several key fixes/improvements added.  Please see the release notes below for details. NOTE: The open source tar file will not be available upon request because this is an LD release.  Proceed with the installation of this firmware only if you agree with these terms and conditions. WHEN? The 2.3.3 Limited Deployment release is available today via the Cloud using the attached Platform Modification File (PMF). HOW? Log into the UC320W Configuration Utility on a system that has the  WAN connected. Installation: Perform a system backup of the UC320W before loading the PMF file. Download the PMF and save to your PC. Unzip the PMF file. Launch and log into the UC320W Configuration Utility. Click on the Status option at the top. Click on Devices submenu. Click on Alter PMFs button. Click Add PMF from your PC button, select the unzipped file and install. Click Done to close the dialog. If your WAN is connected you should see a pop up dialog appear shortly, offering you the 2.3.3(4) firmware upgrade. Click Install. After the unit has upgraded, you must now Apply the configuration for all fixes to be applied. Detailed upgrade instructions can be found in the release notes. NOTE:  If you are upgrading from 2.1, please check the UC320 Region Pack page for additional dial plan and locale updates.  Apply the Region Pack after upgrading. Release notes for the Cisco UC320W 2.3.3(4) firmware release can be found here >>> LINK ... View more

Due to any reason (accidental factory reset or ungraceful shutdown),  you may run into the issue of VMware  eval License warning. No need worry, VMware license is shipped with all BE6000 boxes, provided it was orderd as BE6k bundle such as "BE6k-ST-BDL-K9'. Locate the envelope marked as “ Cisco Vmware vSphere Hypervisor 5.0 ” in the shipping box. Locate the card titled as “ Right to Use Notification ” in the envelope. Note down the Master serial number , which is the license activation key. In the vSphere client, Navigate to Configuration > Software > Licensed Features , and click Edit Select Assign a new license key to this host . Click the button Enter Key... and type in the Master serial number noted in previous step. Click OK to close configuration dialogs and apply the license ... View more

Which Solution is a right choice for my customer - BE6000 or UC-on-UCS ? Cisco BE6000 is a prepackaged solution option that ships from the factory with preselected collaboration applications preloaded on a specific Cisco UCS TRC. This prepackaged solution option allows you to order and deploy the solution as a bundled package. The benefits of this solution option include ease of ordering and installation. UC-on-UCS is a build-to-order virtualization option. This solution allows you to purchase hardware and software separately and build the solution yourself. Its benefits include platform flexibility and scalability. Various collaboration applications can be installed on pretested and validated Cisco UCS hardware. This tested and certified Cisco UCS hardware configuration is called the tested reference configuration (TRC). Learn more at side-by-side look at two industry-leading Cisco Collaborations Solution options: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6788/vcallcon/ps11369/solution_overview_c22-727987.html ... View more

Which Solution is a right choice for my customer - BE6000 or UC-on-UCS ? Cisco BE6000 is a prepackaged solution option that ships from the factory with preselected collaboration applications preloaded on a specific Cisco UCS TRC. This prepackaged solution option allows you to order and deploy the solution as a bundled package. The benefits of this solution option include ease of ordering and installation. UC-on-UCS is a build-to-order virtualization option. This solution allows you to purchase hardware and software separately and build the solution yourself. Its benefits include platform flexibility and scalability. Various collaboration applications can be installed on pretested and validated Cisco UCS hardware. This tested and certified Cisco UCS hardware configuration is called the tested reference configuration (TRC). Learn more at side-by-side look at two industry-leading Cisco Collaborations Solution options: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6788/vcallcon/ps11369/solution_overview_c22-727987.html ... View more

To meet customers’ specific needs and further enhance their collaboration experience, the Cisco Developer Network has created an ecosystem for third-party technology vendors. This ecosystem exponentially expands the number and quality of rich, new business solutions available for customers by taking advantage of the powerful Cisco Business Edition 6000 platform. Key Benefits ● Partner profitability: Differentiated and comprehensive customer solution ● Industry segments: Customized solutions for healthcare, hospitality, education, manufacturing, government, and retail ● Business application integration: Connectors for industry-standard business applications ● Investment protection: More value for customer investments ● Localization: Extended solutions to meet localization needs and standards in different geographies ● Quality assurance: Compatibility logos displayed for products that go through in-house interoperability testing Lean more at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6788/vcallcon/ps11369/c22_72842800_third_party_apps.pdf ... View more

This is the BE5k-to-BE6k Migration Guide, https://communities.cisco.com/docs/DOC-34076 ... View more