The virtual controller software is posted as an .ovf package in the Cisco software center. You can download the .ova/.ovf package and install to any other virtual application. The software comes with a free 60−day evaluation license. After the VM is started, the evaluation license can be activated and a purchased license can be automatically installed and activated later.
6. Download the virtual controller OVA image to the local disk.
7. Go to ESX > File > Deploy OVF Template in order to start the installation.
8. Browse to the location of the OVA file (downloaded from Cisco site), and click Next.
9. Click Next.