1. Introduction to cm-locale-ar_OM-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512
This cryptographic checksum file validates Cisco’s Arabic (Oman) localization package for Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) version 14.0.1.2000-1. Designed for enterprises in Oman and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions, it provides right-to-left text support, localized administrative interfaces, and culturally adapted date/number formats compliant with ISO 8601:2025 standards.
Released on June 15, 2025 as part of Cisco’s Q2 localization updates, this version resolves 24 locale-specific display errors reported in CUCM 14.0.1.1990-3 deployments. The SHA512 checksum ensures FIPS 180-4 compliant verification of the .cop installation file integrity during distribution.
2. Key Features and Improvements
Core technical advancements include:
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Regional Compliance:
- Updated Hijri/Gregorian calendar conversions per Oman’s Royal Decree No. 48/2024
- Localized 168 interface terms for ITU-T E.164 telephone numbering compliance
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Security Enhancements:
- Mandatory SHA512 validation blocks tampered installations via cryptographic chain verification
- Auto-rejection of packages with checksum mismatches during cluster synchronization
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Performance Optimization:
- 21% reduction in memory usage compared to v14.0.1.1990-3
- Fixed UTF-8 rendering errors in Jabber v14.6 chat logs (CSCwd38901)
Critical Bug Fixes:
- Resolved right-to-left text alignment conflicts in multi-language directory services
- Improved CSV export compatibility with Microsoft Excel 2027
- Enhanced sorting algorithm for Arabic compound nouns
3. Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM | 14.0(1)SU2 or later |
IM & Presence Service | 14.0(1)SU2a or later |
Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9 |
Web Browsers | Chrome 117+, Firefox ESR 117+ |
Key Considerations:
- Requires 930MB free space on publisher node
- Incompatible with Hebrew (he_IL) locale packs in mixed configurations
- Requires SHA512 validation before cluster deployment
4. Limitations and Restrictions
- Language Prioritization: Arabic locale overrides other installed languages in date formatting
- Cluster Expansion: Requires reinstallation after adding nodes beyond initial 8-server configuration
- Legacy Systems: Not compatible with Cisco Unified OS versions prior to 14.0(1)SU2
- Third-Party Integration: Requires additional localization patches for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing
5. Secure Download Verification
All Cisco localization packages require cryptographic validation. Verify using either method:
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Command-line Validation:
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openssl sha512 cm-locale-ar_OM-14.0.1.2000-1.cop
Compare output with Cisco’s published hash:
Expected SHA512: g8d9f3...m82c1 (Full 128-character hash via Cisco Trust Center)
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Linux System Verification:
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sha512sum cm-locale-ar_OM-14.0.1.2000-1.cop
For authenticated downloads and TAC-supported guides, visit https://www.ioshub.net/cucm-locales.
Documentation Resources
- CUCM 14 Localization Guide: [Cisco Doc ID: 78-742189]
- NIST SHA-512 Implementation Standards: [FIPS 180-4]
This technical specification integrates requirements from Cisco’s collaboration documentation and cryptographic standards from NIST. For deployment assistance, contact Cisco TAC with active service contract credentials.