Contents
- Release and General Information
- Introduction to Virtualization Experience Media Engine
- Build Numbers
- Filenames
- Languages
- Virtualization Experience Media Engine Copyright
- New in This Release
- System Requirements
- Video Resolution
- Installation and Upgrade Notes
- Finding Documentation
- Important Notes
- Multiple Registrations
- Cisco Audio Session Tunnel
- Cisco Media Services Interface and Dual VLAN
- Citrix Netscaler and Cisco Expressway
- Echo Cancellation
- USB Camera Redirection Not Supported with VMware View
- HDX RealTime Webcam with Citrix
- Silent Monitoring and Call Recording
- Determine Device Package Requirements
- Accessories
- Jabra Firmware
- Adjust Settings for Jabra Bluetooth Devices
- Camera Hot Swap
- Caveats
- Search for Bugs
- Open Caveats
- Closed Caveats
- Resolved Caveats
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Release and General Information
These release notes describe new features, requirements, restrictions, and caveats for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for SUSE Linux Release 11.0. These release notes are updated for every maintenance release but not for patches or hot fixes.
Before you install Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine, we recommend that you review this document for information about issues that may affect your system.
Introduction to Virtualization Experience Media Engine
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) extends the Cisco collaboration experience to virtual deployments. With supported versions of Cisco Jabber for Windows, users can send and receive phone calls on their hosted virtual desktops (HVD). The VXME software routes all audio and video streams directly from one thin client to another, or to a phone, without going through the HVD.
For more information about Cisco Jabber, see the Release Notes for Cisco Jabber for Windows for your release:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12511/prod_release_notes_list.html
Build Numbers
The build number for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Client (VXME Client) for this release is 11.0.0–309.
The build number for Cisco VXME prerequisites is 11.0.0–30.
The build number for Cisco VXME Agent for this release is 11.0.0.508–214752.
The build number for Cisco AnyConnect is 3.1.08009–71.
Filenames
The following table lists the file types and names for this release.
File Type
Filename
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Client for SUSE Linux SP2 (downloadable .zip file)
Cisco_VXME_Client-11.0.0_SP2.zip
SP2 VXME.rpm file (extracted from zip file)
cisco_vxme_client-11.0.0-309.sletc11sp2.rpm
SP2 VXME Prerequisites.rpm file (extracted from zip file)
vxme-pre-reqs-11.0.0-30.sletc11sp2.rpm
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Client for SUSE Linux SP3 (downloadable .zip file)
Cisco_VXME_Client-11.0.0_SP3.zip
SP3 VXME Client.rpm file (extracted from zip file)
cisco_vxme_client-11.0.0-309.sletc11sp3.rpm
SP3 VXME Prerequisites.rpm file (extracted from zip file)
vxme-pre-reqs-11.0.0-30.sletc11sp3.rpm
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Agent for SUSE Linux Release 11.0 (downloadable zip file)
Cisco_VXME_Agent-11.0.0.zip
Cisco VXME Agent installer file (extracted from zip file)
CiscoVXMEAgentSetup.msi
Cisco AnyConnect for SUSE Linux SP2 (downloadable zip file)
Anyconnect_bundle-3.1.08009-71_SP2.zip
SP2 Cisco AnyConnect.rpm file (extracted from zip file)
anyconnect_bundle-3.1.08009-71.sletc11sp2.rpm
Cisco AnyConnect for SUSE Linux SP3 (downloadable zip file)
Anyconnect_bundle-3.1.08009-71_SP3.zip
SP3 Cisco AnyConnect.rpm file (extracted from zip file)
anyconnect_bundle-3.1.08009-71.sletc11sp3.rpm
New in This Release
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for SUSE Linux (VXME for SUSE Linux) Release 11.0 adds support for the following programs and features:
Important:Cisco VXME for SUSE Linux supports all Cisco Jabber for Windows features, except the following:
Binary Floor Control Protocol (BFCP) Desktop Share
Call Pickup
Call Stats
Cisco Unified Survivable Remote Site Telephony (SRST)
Collaboration Edge
Far End Camera Control (FECC)
Federal Information Processing Standard, Publication 140-2 (FIPS 140-2) and Information Assurance (IA) Compliance
Hunt Group
Jabber desk phone video (display of video on the desktop when the thin client is connected to the user's desk phone)
Kerberos and Common Access Card (CAC) with Single Sign On (SSO)
PreferP2PDesktopShare (configuration parameter to prioritize person to person screen sharing over video sharing in the Jabber configuration file)
Accessory Call Control (adjust call volume, answer or end phone calls, and mute audio) for the following accessories
Cisco VXME Client and VXME Agent
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine includes two components, which have been renamed:
Documentation Changes
The Deployment and Installation Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for SUSE Linux is reorganized into the following chapters:
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Overview
Requirements
Installation
Configuration
Upgrade
Troubleshooting
The procedures for creating a problem report are moved to the user guide.
The "Citrix Netscaler and Cisco Expressway" section of these release notes is updated.
Related References
System Requirements
Important:Each of the components listed in the following table must meet the requirements. Use of unsupported components can result in a nonfunctional deployment.
Component
Requirements
SUSE Linux thin clients—Hardware
SP2-supported hardware: Dell Wyse Z50D or D50D
SP3-supported hardware: Dell Wyse D50Q, Z50Q, or Z50QQ
Note For information about video resolution and performance, see Video Resolution.
SUSE Linux Platform SP2 Image
11.2.092
SUSE Linux Platform SP3 Image
11.3.092
Hosted virtual desktop OS (server-side)
Connection broker for the hosted virtual desktop
Receiver or client (on the thin client)
The platform SP2 or SP3 image includes the required receiver or client.
Cisco Unified Communications client on the hosted virtual desktop
Cisco Jabber for Windows 11.0 running on the hosted virtual desktop (HVD).
Cisco VXME is compatible with all future 11.0(X) Cisco Jabber for Windows versions. All Jabber features that are supported for the current release of VXME are supported for future 11.0(X) Jabber releases.
For complete information about virtual environment compatibility, see the Virtual Environments section in Installation and Configuration Guide for Cisco Jabber for Windows for your release.
Windows Server
(Required for Citrix XenApp)
(Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, and Foundation)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager User Data Service (UDS)
Cisco AnyConnect (Optional)
3.1.08009-71 (available for SP2 and SP3)
Accessories
For a complete listing of supported audio and video accessories, see Unified Communications Endpoint and Client Accessories, at http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/unified-communications/uc_endpoints_accessories.html.
Important:Ensure that all Jabra devices are running the latest firmware. You can use Jabra Direct to update the firmware. For more information visit: http://www.jabra.com.
Installation and Upgrade Notes
Important:If you are upgrading from Cisco Voice and Video Firmware Release 8.6 or Release 8.7, first upgrade to Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 9.0, 9.2, 9.3, 9.7, or 10.6.
Supported upgrade paths include:
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 9.0 to Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 11.0
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 9.2 to Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 11.0
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 9.3 to Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 11.0
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 9.7 to Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 11.0
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 10.6 to Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine Release 11.0
For detailed information about how to perform a new installation or an upgrade, see Deployment and Installation Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for SUSE Linux Release 11.0.
Finding Documentation
Provide the following URL for the user documentation to your users:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12862/products_user_guide_list.html
You can place a shortcut on the thin client desktop. You can also add the link to the Citrix landing page or to the VMware Horizon View prelogin banner.
For a complete list of documentation for your release, see the Deployment Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for SUSE Linux, located here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12862/prod_installation_guides_list.html.
Important Notes
Multiple Registrations
A Client Services Framework (CSF) device user can register with the Cisco Unified Communications Manager from only one client at a time. Multiple registrations from multiple clients with the same CSF device are not supported.
NoteCisco recommends that you create only one CSF device for each user. If multiple devices exist for a virtual user, virtual Jabber automatically selects the first device in the list.
Cisco also recommends that you create only one hosted virtual desktop (HVD) for each user. A user signing in to multiple HVDs and instances of Unified Communications clients results in multiple registrations.
USB Camera Redirection Not Supported with VMware View
USB camera redirection is not supported with VMware View.
Silent Monitoring and Call Recording
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine supports silent monitoring and call recording. To enable these audio path functions for a device, you configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager. For step-by-step instructions, see the "Monitoring and Recording" section of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Features and Services Guide for your release.
Cisco Jabber does not provide any interface to start silent monitoring or call recording. Use the appropriate software to silently monitor or record calls.
Cisco Jabber does not currently support monitoring notification tone or recording notification tone.
You can use silent monitoring and call recording functionality only. Cisco Jabber does not support other functionality such as barging or whisper coaching.
You might need to download and apply a device package to enable monitoring and recording capabilities on the device, depending on your version of Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
Accessories
Jabra Firmware
Ensure that all Jabra devices are running the latest firmware. You can use Jabra Direct to update the firmware. For more information visit: http://www.jabra.com.
Adjust Settings for Jabra Bluetooth Devices
ProcedureMost Jabra Bluetooth devices introduce a short delay in bringing up the audio path (about 1 to 3 seconds). For supported Jabra Bluetooth devices, you can eliminate the delay by changing the device settings in Jabra Direct. For more information, visit http://www.jabra.com.
Caveats
Search for Bugs
Bug Classification
Known defects, or bugs, have a severity level that indicates the priority of the defect. Development managers usually define bug severity. Severity helps the product team focus on bug fixes for future releases and prioritize fixes.
The following table describes bug severity levels:
Severity level Description 1 Catastrophic Reasonably common circumstances cause the entire system to fail, or a major subsystem to stop working, or other devices on the network to be disrupted. No workarounds exist. 2 Severe Important functions are unusable and workarounds do not exist. Other functions and the rest of the network is operating normally. 3 Moderate Failures occur in unusual circumstances, or minor features do not work at all, or other failures occur but low-impact workarounds exist. This is the highest level for documentation bugs.
4 Minor Failures occur under very unusual circumstances, but operation essentially recovers without intervention. Users do not need to install any workarounds and performance impact is tolerable. 5 Cosmetic Defects do not cause any detrimental effect on system functionality. 6 Enhancement Requests for new functionality or feature improvements. Search for Bugs
Use the Bug Search page to obtain more information about a bug.For more information, select Help at the top right of the Bug Search page.
- Go to https://tools.cisco.com/bugsearch.
- Sign in with your Cisco.com user ID and password.
- Enter a bug ID or specify search parameters.
Open Caveats
Identifier
Component
Severity
Description
jabber
4
"Start/Stop my video" is present if camera is not plugged in
vxme-core
4
Ringtone test sound is played on speaker device instead on ringer device
vxme-core
4
VXME4SLETC: Peakmeter is not working while on a call
accmanager
4
Audio not routed correctly for Jabra HANDSET 450
Resolved Caveats
Identifier
Component
Severity
Description
jabber
4
User has to switch to full screen to display self view
vxme-core
4
While "All devices" selected the advanced Ringer list should be disabled
vxme-core
4
Selecting "All devices" should be persistent across Jabber sessions
vxme-core
4
Video not scaled properly in video option tab
vxme-core
5
'All Devices' string in ringer drop down menu needs to be localized
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