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Install Cisco Optical Network Controller

Updated: October 26, 2026

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Use this procedure to download Cisco Optical Network Controller installation files, install the controller, and plan a geo-redundant deployment. It helps you complete the related Cisco Optical Network Controller workflow and verify the expected result.

The installation establishes the controller platform for user management, node onboarding, and circuit provisioning and monitoring.

Before you begin

  • Verify that you have a Cisco account and a valid license agreement to download images.

  • Identify whether this is a new deployment or a geo-redundant deployment.

Follow these steps to install Cisco Optical Network Controller.

Procedure

  1. Download these installation files from Software Download.

    • Download the .ova image for a new installation.
    • Download the .tar system pack image for upgrading Cisco Optical Network Controller to a newer version.
    • Download the .tar service pack image for updating an existing Cisco Optical Network Controller installation with bug fixes and enhancements.

    For details about installation requirements, see Installation Requirements.

  2. Install Cisco Optical Network Controller using the OVA workflow.

    1. Review the deployment prerequisites in the installation guide.
    2. Deploy the OVA in VMware vSphere and complete the installation wizard.

    For details about the OVA workflow, see Install Cisco Optical Network Controller in a standalone mode .

  3. Plan for the installation and deployment of geo-redundant Cisco Optical Network Controller.

    1. Review Install and deploy geo-redundant Cisco Optical Network Controller.
    2. Review Upgrade a standalone deployment to a geo-redundant deployment.

    For details about switching active and standby roles, see Perform a switchover in a geo-redundant Cisco Optical Network Controller deployment.

Cisco Optical Network Controller is installed and ready for the required deployment model.