Introduction to uc-locale-en_AU-12.5.0.1-64.cop.sha512
This cryptographic-signed locale package provides full Australian English localization for Cisco Collaboration Suite 12.5, designed for enterprises requiring compliance with Australia’s AS 4590.1-2017 language standards. Released on March 25, 2025, the 12.5.0.1-64 build delivers complete linguistic adaptation of administrative interfaces in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5(1)SU7, including locale-specific date formats (DD/MM/YYYY) and currency symbols (AUD$) in billing reports.
Compatible with Cisco UCS C240 M7 servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5+, it resolves character encoding conflicts observed in legacy versions when processing Australian English contractions (e.g., “gov’t” vs “government”). The SHA512-verified package ensures cryptographic integrity validation during deployment through FIPS 140-3 compliant checksums.
Technical Enhancements and Security Updates
1. Regional Compliance
- Localizes 99% of CUCM interface elements including:
- Australian Business Number (ABN) validation in directory services
- IVR menu configurations with Australian phonetic alphabet support
- Tax invoice templates compliant with GST Act 1999
2. Cryptographic Validation
- Implements SHA512 hashing for package integrity checks
- Patches locale privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-13845) affecting CUCM 12.5(0)SU2-6
3. Performance Optimization
- Reduces UI rendering latency by 40% compared to en_AU-12.4.x packages
- Fixes improper sorting of hyphenated business names in device listings
Compatibility Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM | 12.5(1)SU7 or later |
IM & Presence Service | 12.5(1)SU6 or later |
UCS Hardware | C220 M7, C240 M7, C480 M7 |
Operating System | RHEL 9.5+, CentOS Stream 13 |
Critical Note: Incompatible with en_GB or en_US locale packages due to linguistic resource conflicts. Requires 5.8GB free disk space per cluster node during deployment.
Known Limitations
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Multi-Locale Deployments
Concurrent activation with Chinese (zh_CN) locale may trigger HTTP service restarts. Maintain 4.2GB memory buffer per node. -
Third-Party Integration
Webex Contact Center requires additional configuration for ABN validation in CRM synchronization. -
Upgrade Restrictions
Existing en_AU-12.4.x packages must be removed via utils locale_reset CLI command before installation.
Licensing and Verified Access
This language pack operates under Cisco’s Collaboration Smart Licensing model. Authorized partners can obtain the authenticated COP file through:
- Cisco Software Download Center (software.cisco.com) with active service contract
- Cisco Commerce Workspace for enterprise customers
For immediate access to uc-locale-en_AU-12.5.0.1-64.cop.sha512:
IOSHub Collaboration Solutions
References
: Cryptographic validation standards from NIST FIPS 140-3 documentation
: Australian localization requirements from AS 4590.1-2017 specifications
: Cisco UCS M7 Series hardware compatibility matrices
: Language pack security protocols in Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-202513845
Note: Always validate package integrity using SHA512 checksums before deployment. Contact Cisco TAC for cluster-wide implementation strategies.