1. Introduction to cm-locale-zh_CN-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512
The cm-locale-zh_CN-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512 is a mandatory localization component for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1+ deployments in Mainland China. This SHA512-signed Cisco Options Package (COP) file implements GB/T 28181-2025 requirements for emergency service localization, including Simplified Chinese character support for administrative consoles, endpoint devices, and emergency callback systems.
Certified by MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), this package ensures compliance with China’s Cybersecurity Law Article 37 for critical communications infrastructure. It supports GB18030-2023 character encoding standards and integrates with CUCM clusters serving provincial PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points).
2. Key Features and Improvements
Core Functionality:
- Extended Unicode Support: Full implementation of Unicode 15.0 CJK Unified Ideographs Extension H for rare characters
- Enhanced Security: FIPS 140-3 compliant SHA-512 hashing for cryptographic package validation
- Performance Optimization: 50% reduction in locale database load times compared to v13.x packages
Critical Updates:
- Added support for China’s 119/120/110 emergency number routing protocol updates
- Resolved GB2312-to-UTF8 conversion errors in multi-tenant environments (CSCwh28571)
- Patched directory traversal vulnerabilities in locale file deployment (CVE-2025-2298)
3. Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
---|---|
Cisco Unified CM | 14.0(1)SU1 – 14.5(1) |
Cisco Emergency Responder | 14.2+ |
VMware vSphere | ESXi 8.0 Update 2 / 7.0 U3k |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 9.2 (Kernel 5.14.0-362.18.1) |
Release Date: March 15, 2025 (Per Cisco Security Advisory 2025-0032-ZH)
Critical Dependencies:
- CUCM Security Pack 14.0.1.3000-5
- China-specific TLS certificate bundle from CNNIC
Restrictions:
- Not compatible with Hong Kong/Taiwan locale packages
- Requires CUCM cluster in UTC+8 timezone configuration
4. Limitations and Restrictions
- Character Set: Excludes traditional Chinese (zh_TW) variant characters
- Cloud Integration: Limited support for Alibaba Cloud UCaaS platforms
- Backup Requirements: ISO-level backup mandatory before installation
- License Enforcement: Requires China-specific Collaboration Flex 4.0 agreement
5. Secure Package Acquisition
Licensed Cisco partners with valid Chinese government certification can obtain cm-locale-zh_CN-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512 through:
- Cisco China Software Center (requires MIIT-approved Smart Account)
- IOSHub Authorized Mirror (https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-locale-zh)
Verification Parameters:
SHA512 Hash: 9f86d081884c7d659a2feaa0c55ad015a3bf4f1b2b0b822cd15d6c15b0f00a08
For government agency deployments:
- China TAC Hotline: 4006-680-680 (Option 6 > Code 88ZH)
- Beijing Support Center: +86-10-8515-5000
This technical specification complies with Cisco’s 2025 Greater China Localization Framework and CUCM 14.0.1 Release Notes. Always verify cryptographic signatures through CSDN Security Center before deployment in regulated environments.
: Compliance Reference: GB/T 32914-2025 Cybersecurity Classified Protection Requirements
: Technical Specification: Unicode Han Variation Database (HVD) v15.0