Release Notes for Cisco NFV SD-Branch, Release 20.18.1
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Release Notes for Cisco NFV SD-Branch, Release 20.18.1
Release Notes for Cisco NFV SD-Branch, Release 20.18.1
Note: Rebranding: To achieve simplification and consistency, the Cisco SD-WAN solution has been rebranded as Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN. In addition, from Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Release 17.12.1a and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Release 20.12.1, the following component changes are applicable: Cisco vManage to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco vAnalytics to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Analytics, Cisco vBond to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Validator, Cisco vSmart to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, and Cisco Controllers to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Control Components.
See the latest Release Notes for a comprehensive list of all the component brand name changes. While we transition to the new names, some inconsistencies might be present in the documentation set because of a phased approach to the user interface updates of the software product.
Cisco Network Function Virtualization Software-Defined Branch (NFV SD-Branch) features in Cisco SD-WAN Manager are a collection of capabilities that allow you to use Cisco SD-WAN Manager as a single centralized orchestrator to manage both the Cisco NFV hardware platforms powered by Cisco NFVIS hypervisor software and the virtualized network function (VNF) based network services that run as guest virtual machines (VMs). SD-Branch in Cisco SD-WAN Manager provides a three-step user experience of design, deploy and monitor that enables you to deploy networking services efficiently across all sites within your enterprise network infrastructure.
The Cisco SD-WAN Manager portal supports:
● Design - A network architect can graphically create a parameterized network design template that captures the enterprise networking standards and best practices including WAN circuits and VNF service chains.
● Deploy - A network operator can use the pre-defined network design templates to deploy and configure network devices and services in multiple locations in an automated and secure manner without making any design decisions.
● Monitor - A network auditor can monitor and manage both the hardware platforms and the virtualized network services VMs that are running on them, without the fear of making accidental configuration changes.
Note: Cisco NFV SD-Branch features within Cisco SD-WAN Manager are only supported for greenfield deployments on the ENCS 5400 Series, C8200-uCPE, C8300-uCPE, and NFVIS-supported UCS-C platforms. Additionally, these platforms support SD-WAN and SD-Routing-based deployments.
Cisco is constantly enhancing the Cisco Enterprise Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software with every release, and we try and keep the content in line with the latest enhancements. The following table lists new and modified features we documented in the Configuration, Command Reference, and Hardware Installation guide.
What’s new for Cisco NFV SD-Branch Release 20.18.1
There are no new features captured in this release.
This table lists the resolved issues in this specific software release.
Note: Note: This software release may contain bug fixes first introduced in other releases. To see additional information, click the bug ID to access the Cisco Bug Tool.
Resolved issues for 20.18.1
Table 1. Resolved issues for Cisco NFV SD-Branch 20.18.1
| Bug ID |
Description |
| vBranch workflows software upgrade download only fail due to Task Timeout has been reached |
This table lists the open issues in this specific software release.
This software release may contain open bugs first identified in other releases. To see additional information, click the bug ID to access the Cisco Bug Tool.
Open issues for 20.18.1
There are no open defects captured in this release.
The following resources are required for a standalone Cisco Enterprise NFVIS:
● See Cisco SD-WAN Manager requirements
● 20 GB storage is required for Cisco NFVIS
Note: More memory and disk space are required to be added to the system, depending on VM deployments.
The following table lists the only supported platforms and firmware for Cisco ENFV.
| Platform |
Firmware |
Version |
| ENCS 5406, ENCS 5408, and ENCS 5412 |
BIOS |
ENCS54_BIOS_4.00.SPA |
| CIMC |
CIMC_3.2.14.19.bin |
|
| WAN Port Driver |
5.4.0-5-k CISCO |
|
| LAN Port Driver |
1.4.22.7-11-ciscocsx |
|
| C8200-UCPE-1N8 |
BIOS |
C8200-UCPE_1.04 |
| MCU |
240.52 |
|
| C8300-UCPE-1N20 |
BIOS |
C83uCPE_BIOS_1.05.SPA |
| CIMC |
CIMC_4.15.0.2R.bin |
This section provides information about the release packages associated with Cisco NFV SD-Branch.
NFVIS software upgrade image details
Note: NFVIS 4.1.1 release or later on ENCS 5400 devices are supported on Cisco SD-Branch solution.
For more details on the NFVIS software upgrade, see Upgrade Cisco NFVIS.
For more details on Cisco SD-WAN Manager software upgrade, see Cisco SD-WAN Manager Software Upgrade.
Guest VNFs
For the list of supported VNFs that can be orchestrated through Cisco SD-WAN Manager, see the Guest VNFs section of Release Notes for Cisco NFV SD-Branch features in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.16.
User documentation
● Design and Deployment Guide of Cisco NFVIS SD-Branch using Cisco SD-WAN Manager
● Cisco Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software Getting Started Guide
● Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Configuration Guides
Release and compatibility information
Support Matrix For Upgrading Cisco NFVIS
Hardware documentation
● Cisco Catalyst 8200 Series Edge uCPE Data Sheet
● Cisco Cloud Services Platform 5000 Series Data Sheet
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