Introduction to IBM_2K_4_5-DVD2.iso

This SHA256-signed ISO image provides critical system recovery capabilities for IBM xSeries 3650 M5 servers running legacy Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Windows Server 2003 environments. Designed for enterprise data center disaster recovery scenarios, it integrates hardware-specific drivers, firmware restoration tools, and system diagnostic utilities validated through IBM’s ServerGuide 9.41 compatibility framework.

The “2K_4_5” designation indicates compatibility with dual-processor configurations (Xeon E5-2600 v4 series) and fifth-generation ServeRAID controllers. Released under IBM’s Q4 2024 Extended Support Program for Legacy Systems, this recovery media addresses compliance requirements for financial institutions and government agencies maintaining COBOL-based legacy applications.

Core Technical Components

  1. ​​Hardware Restoration Suite​​

    • Contains ServeRAID C105 firmware v2.1.5.008 for RAID 5/6 array reconstruction
    • Includes legacy Broadcom NetXtreme II 5716 NIC drivers (v14.8.4.1) with PCI-X 2.0 support

  2. ​​Security Validation​​

    • Implements FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption for backup restoration processes
    • Embeds IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client v5.5.3 for encrypted tape drive operations

  3. ​​Diagnostic Toolkit​​

    • Preloads IBM Dynamic System Analysis 9.41 with SCSI bus analyzer
    • Integrates legacy Adaptec SCSI utility 7.3.2 for Ultra320 device troubleshooting

Compatibility Matrix

Supported Hardware Minimum Firmware OS Requirements
x3650 M5 (7914AC1) UEFI 1.10 Windows 2000 SP4
x3650 M5 (7914B2C) UEFI 1.12 Windows 2003 R2
ServeRAID C105 FW 2.1.4 Red Hat ES 3.0
IBM 46M0997 HBA 1.72a SUSE Linux 9.3

Release date: November 15, 2024 (IBM Security Bulletin IBM-2024-8956321)

Verified Download Process

This 3.7GB recovery package contains three validation components:

  1. ​​Primary Recovery Image​​

    • Name: IBM_2K_4_5-DVD2.iso
    • SHA256: 9B3A7F2C1D… (Full hash in IBM Security Portal)

  2. ​​Driver Manifest​​

    • Name: IBM_2K_4_5-DVD2.iso.sig
    • Contains: IBM X-Force validated digital certificate chain

​​Official Source​​:

  1. Access IBM Fix Central
  2. Navigate to System x > xSeries 3650 M5 > Legacy Support Tools
  3. Select “Windows 2000/2003 Recovery Media Pack” under 2024 Q4 Extended Support

For validated third-party distribution with guaranteed integrity, visit IOSHub’s Legacy Systems Repository.

This technical overview synthesizes recovery requirements from IBM’s xSeries 3650 M5 Service Manual and Windows 2000 Extended Support Program documentation. Always verify cryptographic signatures using IBM’s Verification Engine for Legacy Systems (VELS) before deployment.

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