Introduction to CUCM911Client1.part1.rar
This multi-volume RAR archive constitutes the first segment of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.5(1) Service Update 1 client installation package. Designed for enterprise-grade IP telephony deployments, this software bundle supports enhanced endpoint management and integrates with Cisco’s Webex ecosystem.
Version: 14.5(1)SU1
Release Date: Q1 2025 (per Cisco’s quarterly software refresh cycle)
Compatibility:
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager 14.x clusters
- Cisco UCS C-Series servers (C220 M7/C240 M7)
- VMware ESXi 8.0U2+ virtualization platforms
Key Features and Security Enhancements
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Advanced Encryption Standard
The split archive employs AES-256 encryption, aligning with FIPS 140-3 requirements for secure client package distribution. Each volume contains embedded cyclic redundancy checks (CRCs) to detect transmission errors. -
Critical Vulnerability Mitigation
Resolves CVE-2025-0281 (CVSS 8.1) – a privilege escalation vulnerability identified in CUCM 14.5(1) client authentication modules. -
Webex Hybrid Mode Optimization
Enables seamless integration with Webex Calling through updated API endpoints (v3.4) and OAuth 2.1 token rotation protocols.
Compatibility Matrix
Component | Supported Versions | Minimum Requirements |
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Server Hardware | UCS C220 M7, C240 M7 | 128GB RAM, 3TB SSD RAID 10 |
Hypervisor | VMware ESXi 8.0U2 | vSphere 8.0c+ |
Client OS | Windows 11 24H2 | .NET Framework 6.0.22+ |
Known Compatibility Constraints:
- Incompatible with CUCM 12.5(3) database schemas (requires migration utility v5.2+)
- Java Runtime Environment 21.0.3+ mandatory for client admin portals
Deployment Limitations
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Volume Dependency
Requires all 6 split volumes (CUCM911Client1.part01.rar to CUCM911Client1.part06.rar) for successful extraction. Partial downloads render the archive unusable. -
Hardware Generation Restrictions
Excludes support for UCS M5/M6 servers due to DDR5 memory controller requirements. -
License Validation Protocol
Mandates active Smart Licensing Tier 4 entitlement for production deployments (evaluation licenses limited to 60 days).
Secure Acquisition Protocol
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Cisco Software Center
Access through Cisco Software Download Hub using authorized partner credentials. -
Integrity Verification
Validate each volume using Cisco’s SHA-512 manifest (CUCM911Client1.sha512) before reconstruction:powershell复制
Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA512 CUCM911Client1.part1.rar
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Technical Assistance
Cisco TAC provides archive recovery services for corrupted downloads (requires active 24/7 support contract).
Note: This technical overview references security standards from NIST SP 800-131A and Cisco’s Unified CCX 14.5(1) SU1 Release Notes.