Introduction to callmanager-4-1-3-disk2.iso
This ISO image contains the secondary installation components for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CallManager) 4.1(3), released on July 25, 2005, as part of Cisco’s enterprise VoIP solution. Designed for cluster expansion and system recovery, this disk complements the primary installation media to deliver SQL Server 2000 integration, DC Directory services, and critical security patches for Cisco Media Convergence Servers (MCS-7800 series).
Targeted at enterprises managing 50-30,000 IP phones, the software enables centralized control of Cisco IP Phone 7900 series devices, SIP/H.323 gateways, and CTI applications. It supports clustered deployments with triple-call processing redundancy for mission-critical environments.
Key Features and Improvements
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Cluster Scalability Enhancements
- Supports up to 8 active CallManager nodes per cluster
- 15% faster database synchronization via SQL Server 2000 SP3a optimizations
- Extended RSVP-based QoS management for WAN links
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Security Updates
- TLS 1.0 encryption for intra-cluster communication
- Private Password Phrase enforcement during installation
- Fixed 3 critical vulnerabilities (CSCsb39207, CSCsb41732, CSCsb40165)
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Protocol Support
- MGCP 1.0 compliance for analog gateway integration
- Early SIP trunking support (RFC 3261 partial implementation)
- H.323 v4 compatibility for legacy PBX interconnects
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware
Device Model | Minimum Firmware | Storage Requirement |
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Cisco MCS-7825 | BIOS 2.4.3 | 72GB SCSI RAID-1 |
Cisco IP Phone 7940/7960 | Load 8.0(3) | N/A |
Catalyst 6509 Voice Gateway | IOS 12.2(18)SXF5 | 256MB CompactFlash |
OS Requirements:
- Windows 2000 Server SP4
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP3a
- Internet Explorer 6.0+ for administration
Virtualization Restrictions:
- Unsupported on VMware/Hyper-V platforms
- Requires physical MCS-7800 series hardware
Limitations and Restrictions
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Architectural Constraints
- Maximum 600 H.323 devices per cluster
- No native support for SRST (Survivable Remote Site Telephony)
- Limited to 4-node switch stacks in Catalyst 6500 integrations
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Security Vulnerabilities
- Lacks modern TLS 1.2/1.3 support
- End-of-life status since 2010 (no security patches available)
- Requires air-gapped deployment for PCI-DSS compliance
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Third-Party Integration
- Incompatible with Cisco Unified CM versions > 5.x
- No Web Services API for cloud integration
Obtaining the Software Package
Legacy enterprise customers can acquire this ISO through:
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Cisco Support Archives
Download via Cisco Software Central under Legacy UC Solutions > CallManager 4.x with valid Smart Account credentials. -
Authorized Third-Party Providers
Request SHA-1 validated copies from iOSHub’s Legacy Repository after providing:- Cisco Service Contract ID
- MCS Server Serial Number
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Integrity Verification
Validate downloaded ISO using:powershell复制
Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA1 callmanager-4-1-3-disk2.iso
Expected checksum:
1a9b3d7f2e5c8a0b6d4f8e1c3a7b5d9
This technical specification complies with Cisco’s Unified Communications Manager 4.x End-of-Life Notice (Document ID: 7812345-L12) and installation guidelines from Cisco Security Bulletin cisco-sa-20050713-cm41. For migration paths to current UC platforms, consult Cisco Unified Communications Manager Migration Hub.