Product Bulletin

Cisco Modeling Labs Corporate Edition: Virtual

Network Design and Simulation
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The new Cisco Modeling Labs 1.0 Corporate Edition software platform creates a virtual sandbox environment for
the design, configuration, and simulation of network topologies. Its server component enables the activation of
topologies using installed virtual images, while its client simplifies topology creation and device configuration. With
a sleek point-and-click interface, engineers and architects can design or import a topology and turn it into a virtual
network in minutes. Operators can replicate selected scenarios and troubleshoot with little risk to the physical
production network - ultimately reducing both capital and operational costs for physical network projects.

Features and Capabilities

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The Cisco Modeling Labs Server 1.0 Corporate Edition comes with a Cisco IOS Software virtual image and an
Ubuntu image. Based on user-supplied parameters and system defaults, the server creates bootstrap
configurations so that users can configure virtual devices without complete knowledge of router configuration
commands. Typically, users view the network from a physical topology only; the server also generates views of the
network from a routing protocol perspective. The result is a powerful platform for creating, visualizing, simulating,
and testing virtual network scenarios quickly and efficiently.

Table 1 summarizes the main features of the Cisco Modeling Labs Corporate Edition server.

Table 1. Main Features

Feature Description

Multiclient support Using a PC or Mac Cisco Modeling Labs client, multiple users can access and share the resources of a
single Cisco Modeling Labs server.

Point-and-click design Replicate or design new virtual topologies using routing protocol attributes, addressing schemes, and image
types.

Configuration generation and Take advantage of automatically generated device configurations and graphical views of routing protocols to
protocol visualization test and validate designs.

Virtual-to-Physical Connectivity Connect a virtual network to a physical device or network in the lab to allow for a range of other activities,
such as connecting and testing using traffic generators, and using automation scripts and network
management tools.

User management Control authorized access to projects for multiple users, as well as manage user credentials, images, and
resource allocations.

Virtual Cisco IOS for router Use virtual Cisco IOS routers compiled from the exact same Cisco IOS code as your physical Cisco
simulation hardware.

Heterogeneous design and Heterogeneous design and simulation: Cisco IOS XRv and CSR1000v virtual images available as options.
simulation: Cisco IOS XRv and
CSR1000v virtual images
available as options.

Virtual server for end-host Create your own virtual servers, running in the simulation, for purposes such as jump hosts, traffic
simulation generation, and scripting.

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 Upgrade Path
Cisco Modeling Labs 1.0 Corporate Edition does not replace an existing product. There is no migration or transition
requirement for the first release. Customers are responsible for their own hardware to meet the necessary system
requirements and the VMware ESXi 5.1 hypervisor to run the Cisco Modeling Labs server.

Licensing and Ordering Information

The corporate edition is licensed for use in network lab environments. One-, two-, and three-year subscriptions are
available. All subscription options include Cisco Technical Assistance Support (TAC) and upgrade entitlements.

To place an order, go to How to Buy.

Tables 2 and 3 provide ordering information.

Table 2. Cisco Modeling Labs Ordering Information

Part Number Description

R-CML-CE-K9= The base package includes the Cisco Modeling Labs 1.0 software. The license comes with 10 nodes plus, for
no additional cost, 5 nodes for a total of 15 nodes.

L-CML-CE-10N= An expansion pack that enables increments of 10-node capacities to be added to the base package.

L-CML-CE-50N= An expansion pack that enables increments of 50-node capacities to be added to the base package.
L-CML-CE-100N= An expansion pack that enables increments of 100-node capacities to be added to the base package.

Note: Nodes relate to Cisco IOS images only. Server images are unlimited.

Table 3. Optional Software Ordering Information

Part Number Description

L-XRV-CMLSIM-1YR/= IOS-XRv Simulation Site VM License, 1-year term

L-CSR-10M-STD-1Y= CSR 1000V e-PAK 1-year subscription 10 Mbps Standard Package

L-CSR-10M-ADV-1Y= CSR 1000V e-PAK 1-year subscription 10 Mbps Advanced Package

L-CSR-10M-PRM-1Y= CSR 1000V e-PAK 1-year subscription 10 Mbps Premium Package

Support and Services

Cisco Modeling Labs 1.0 Corporate Edition includes integrated online help and learning tools to familiarize users
with the application’s features and facilitate training on the product. In addition, customers who subscribe to Cisco
Learning Network can find free informational videos in the e-learning portal, and corporate customers can access
additional training content at Cisco Technical Education.

Technical support is provided under the Cisco Software Application Services agreement attached to the product.

For More Information

For more information about Cisco Modeling Labs Corporate Edition, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/cml or contact
your account representative.

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