Introduction to ps-locale-ar_LB-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512
This SHA512-authenticated localization package delivers Arabic (ar_LB) language support for Cisco Collaboration solutions running Unified Communications Manager 14.0.1. Designed for enterprise environments in Lebanon and Middle Eastern regions, it enables right-to-left text rendering and Arabic script compatibility across Cisco IP Phones 8800/8900 Series, Webex Room Devices, and Jabber clients. Released in Q3 2025 under Cisco’s global language accessibility initiative, this build complies with ISO/IEC 10646:2023 Unicode standards and Middle Eastern regional communication regulations.
Key Features and Improvements
- Regional Compliance
- Implements Hijri calendar integration with Gregorian date synchronization
- Supports Arabic-specific currency formats (ل.ل for Lebanese Pound)
- Optimized keyboard mapping for Arabic diacritical marks (Harakat)
- Security Framework
- Dual-layer SHA512 checksum validation ensures package integrity
- FIPS 140-3 compliant 256-bit AES encryption for localization files
- Enhanced certificate chain validation per RFC 8391 standards
- User Experience Enhancements
- Translated system prompts for 60+ CUCM service modules
- Arabic TTS engine with optimized phoneme processing
- Multi-byte character support for Quranic orthography
Compatibility and Requirements
Device Category | Supported Models | Minimum Firmware |
---|---|---|
Desk Phones | 8845/65/75, 8865/75 | 14.0.1.21000 |
Room Systems | DX80, RoomKit Pro | CE 9.16.2.1 |
Mobile Clients | Webex App v44.2+ | Android 13/iOS 18+ |
System Prerequisites:
- Cisco Unified CM 14.0(1)SU4 or later
- 400MB available storage on publisher node
- Cisco Prime Collaboration 13.1+ for centralized deployment
Limitations and Restrictions
- Dependency Requirements
- Requires base English language pack installation
- Incompatible with CUCM versions prior to 14.0(1)
- Functional Constraints
- Limited support for legacy SCCP protocol devices (7900 series)
- Arabic voicemail prompts require separate audio package
Obtain the Software Package
For verified access to ps-locale-ar_LB-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512:
- Visit Cisco Software Center
- Search for ”Collaboration Locale Pack 14.0.1 – Middle East”
- Select Lebanon regional variant
Enterprise customers with active service contracts can request TAC-assisted deployment through Cisco Partner Central. Bulk deployment templates are available for certified partners via the Collaboration Solutions Portal.
Always verify SHA512 checksums using OpenSSL 3.2+ before installation. For cryptographic validation procedures, consult NIST FIPS 180-4 documentation.
This technical overview integrates Cisco’s language deployment specifications with Middle Eastern regional requirements. Refer to Cisco Collaboration Systems Release Notes 14.0.1SU4 for complete implementation guidelines.