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Getting Started with the New Cisco CML Refplat ISO: A Quick Guide

Integrity and verification

6. Summary Checklist for Success

  1. [ ] Verify active Cisco Service Contract.
  2. [ ] Download the correct Refplat ISO matching your CML version.
  3. [ ] Ensure your server supports Nested Virtualization.
  4. [ ] Import the ISO via the CML Web UI (Tools > Node & Image Definitions).
  5. [ ] Verify node availability by dragging an IOSv router onto a new lab canvas.

5. Import into CML

Recent updates to the refplat ISO (versions 2.7 through 2.9) have introduced several critical images and capabilities: cisco cml refplat iso download new

Scenario A: VMware ESXi / Workstation / Fusion

  1. Deploy the CML OVA: Download and deploy the main CML OVA template to your hypervisor.
  2. Power On: Boot the VM.
  3. Upload ISO: Once the CML VM is running, access the CML Web UI (usually https://<IP-Address>).
  4. Import Refplat:

    | Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | Slow ISO download | High demand, CDN throttling | Use a download manager like wget -c on Linux or Download Master on Windows. | | ISO fails checksum | Corrupted download | Verify SHA256 hash from Cisco download page. Re-download if mismatch. | | "No bootable device" after install | BIOS boot order wrong | In hypervisor, ensure hard disk is first boot device, remove ISO. | | Web UI unreachable (HTTP 502) | Memory insufficient | Increase VM RAM to 16+ GB or reduce lab size. | | Node images won't start – KVM error | Nested virt disabled | For VMware: enable “Hardware Virtualization” in VM options. For VirtualBox: enable Nested VT-x. | Getting Started with the New Cisco CML Refplat