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Download Cloudera CDH Kafka Parcel KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie

Guide to download Cloudera Kafka parcel KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie for CDH with SHA1 d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c. Steps for verification, installation via Cloudera Manager, troubleshooting, and mirrors from archive.cloudera.com.

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Where can I download the Cloudera CDH Kafka parcel KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie? The SHA1 hash should be d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c. If it’s still installed on a CDH server, the parcel is typically located at /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo. The official archive referenced in the old documentation is no longer available—does anyone have a copy or mirror I can use to upgrade Kafka on an older Hadoop playground?

The Cloudera CDH Kafka parcel KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie is available from Cloudera’s archive — grab it directly at https://archive.cloudera.com/kafka/parcels/4.1.0/KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel (expected SHA1: d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c). If the public archive is blocked or requires credentials, check any existing CDH host under /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo or ask the Cloudera Community for a copy; always verify with sha1sum before distributing and activating the parcel in Cloudera Manager.

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Cloudera Kafka parcel KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie

Where to grab it: the parcel and its accompanying files (manifest.json and .sha1) are published in the Cloudera archive for the Kafka CDK 4.1.0 release. The direct parcel URL is:

The Cloudera packaging documentation lists this parcel (and the expected SHA1 d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c) as part of CDK Powered By Apache Kafka 4.1.0; it also documents where parcels are stored and how to verify them. See the packaging and installation docs for details on supported CDH/Cloudera Manager versions and parcel handling: https://docs.cloudera.com/documentation/kafka/4-1-x/topics/kafka_packaging.html and https://docs.cloudera.com/documentation/kafka/latest/topics/kafka_installing.html.

A couple of practical notes:

  • The archive directory contains the parcel file, a .sha1 file, and manifest.json — download all three if you can. The .sha1 lets you check integrity locally.
  • Since Cloudera changed public download behavior in recent years, some users see 401/credential requirements for newer downloads; if that happens, see the Installing doc above for the modified URLs and authentication guidance.

Verify SHA1 and install the kafka parcel on CDH

Before you put any parcel into an environment, confirm integrity. The expected SHA1 for the jessie parcel is exactly:
d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c

Typical verification workflow:

  1. Download the parcel and its .sha1 (or copy the parcel from an existing host).
  2. Run a local SHA1 check:
  • sha1sum KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel
  • The command should output the hash above, followed by the filename.

If the hash matches, move the parcel (and the .sha1) into the parcel repository on a CDH host:

  • /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo is the standard location for stored parcels on nodes that serve parcels to Cloudera Manager.

After placing the files, set ownership and permissions so Cloudera Manager can access them, then refresh parcels in the Cloudera Manager UI (Hosts → Parcels). From there, distribute and activate the parcel the usual way. The installation doc has the UI steps and additional notes if a parcel doesn’t appear automatically: https://docs.cloudera.com/documentation/kafka/latest/topics/kafka_installing.html

Compatibility reminder: parcels are OS-specific (jessie vs el7 variants). Use the parcel built for the OS your CDH hosts run. The packaging doc notes the mapping of parcel builds and the Apache Kafka engine version bundled inside.

If the archive is inaccessible — mirrors and fallbacks

Can’t reach the official archive? Try these options in order:

  • Check local/cluster hosts first

  • Many admins keep copies under /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo; check with:

  • sudo ls -l /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo | grep KAFKA-4.1.0

  • or: sudo find /opt/cloudera -type f -name ‘KAFKA-4.1.0*’ -print

  • Ask the Cloudera Community or search community threads

  • Other users have manually downloaded parcels and posted tips (example thread where manual parcel placement solved a 404/activation issue): https://community.cloudera.com/t5/Support-Questions/Trying-to-add-Kafka-to-our-CDH-cluster/m-p/344364

  • If you can’t get a parcel copy, use the upstream Apache Kafka binary as a last-resort fallback for a playground

  • Download a matching Kafka binary and run Kafka outside Cloudera, or create a custom parcel if you need tight integration. Apache’s download page is here: https://kafka.apache.org/community/downloads/

  • Legal / licensing check

  • Parcels in the archive are governed by Cloudera’s licensing; if you intend to redistribute a parcel copy, confirm license terms before sharing. The archive index includes the licensing context: https://archive.cloudera.com/kafka/parcels/4.1.0/

If you request help in the community, include the exact parcel filename and the expected SHA1—that speeds up verification and trust for anyone offering a copy.

Quick commands: download → verify → place → activate

Copy-paste checklist (adjust to your environment):

  1. Download (from archive):
bash
wget https://archive.cloudera.com/kafka/parcels/4.1.0/KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel
wget https://archive.cloudera.com/kafka/parcels/4.1.0/KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel.sha1
  1. Verify SHA1 locally:
bash
sha1sum KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel
# expected output:
# d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel
  1. Place in parcel repo and set ownership:
bash
sudo mkdir -p /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo
sudo mv KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel* /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo/
sudo chown cloudera-scm:cloudera-scm /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo/KAFKA-4.1.0-*
sudo chmod 644 /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo/KAFKA-4.1.0-*
  1. Refresh and activate in Cloudera Manager (UI): Hosts → Parcels → find the parcel → Distribute → Activate.
    If the parcel doesn’t appear, try restarting the Cloudera Manager server or consult the installation doc: https://docs.cloudera.com/documentation/kafka/latest/topics/kafka_installing.html

Want a one-liner that checks the hash and exits non-zero on mismatch? Here’s a safe check:

bash
sha1sum KAFKA-4.1.0-1.4.1.0.p0.4-jessie.parcel | awk '{print $1}' | grep -i -x d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c || (echo "SHA1 mismatch"; exit 1)

Troubleshooting tips

  • “Parcel not found on remote repository” — often solved by manual download and placement into /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo; see the Cloudera Community thread for examples: https://community.cloudera.com/t5/Support-Questions/Trying-to-add-Kafka-to-our-CDH-cluster/m-p/344364

  • SHA1 mismatch — do not use the parcel. Re-download from the archive or get a confirmed copy; mismatches indicate corruption or tampering.

  • 401 / authentication errors when downloading — Cloudera changed download URLs and may require credentials for some repositories. Check the Cloudera installing doc for updated download/auth guidance: https://docs.cloudera.com/documentation/kafka/latest/topics/kafka_installing.html

  • Wrong OS build (jessie vs el7) — pick the parcel variant that matches your hosts’ OS. Using the wrong build causes activation failures.

  • Activation fails in Cloudera Manager — check the Cloudera Manager logs for errors, verify Cloudera Manager and CDH compatibility with the parcel version (packaging doc gives compatibility hints), and ensure all hosts have access to the parcel files.

If you need help diagnosing a specific activation error, paste the relevant Cloudera Manager error log lines into a community thread or Stack Overflow for faster help; see a prior troubleshooting example here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/38823106/unable-to-activate-kafka-in-cdh-5-7-0

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Conclusion

Short answer: try the Cloudera archive link above and verify the parcel’s SHA1 (d04c12a0762738681965399f5213fba2aa20f56c) before you place it in /opt/cloudera/parcel-repo and activate it in Cloudera Manager. If the public archive is blocked, check existing CDH hosts for the parcel, request a verified copy on the Cloudera Community, or fall back to running an upstream Apache Kafka binary for a playground. Want a tidy script to automate download + verification + placement for your environment? Tell me your OS and whether you need the jessie or el7 variant and I’ll draft it.

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