Introduction to cm-locale-ar_BH-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn
This locale-specific Cisco Options Package (COP) enables native Arabic language support with Bahrain regional formatting for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5 systems. Designed for Middle Eastern deployments, it resolves localization gaps in date/time displays, currency symbols, and calendar systems observed in multi-tenant UC environments. Released on March 15, 2025, this patch is mandatory for organizations complying with Bahrain’s TDRA technical regulations for telecommunications software.
The software aligns CUCM administrative interfaces and end-user services (e.g., Extension Mobility, Self Care Portal) with ISO 639-2 Arabic standards and Bahrain-specific numbering plans. Compatible exclusively with CUCM 12.5(1) SU4 or later, it requires prior installation of the Base Localization Pack 12.5.1a.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Regional Compliance Enhancements
- Implements Hijri/Gregorian calendar toggle for call detail records (CDRs)
- Fixes right-to-left text alignment in SQL-based reporting tools
- Adds Bahrain-specific emergency service numbers (999/112/991) validation
2. System Interface Optimization
- Updates 40+ GUI elements in CUCM OS Administration for Arabic glyph rendering
- Resolves encoding conflicts between Latin/Arabic characters in device descriptions
3. Security Updates
- Addresses CSCwh17528 vulnerability: Cross-script injection via mixed-locale SIP headers
- Enforces SHA-256 integrity checks for all localized configuration files
4. Protocol Support
- Extends SIP NOTIFY messages to include Arabic-language voicemail indicators
- Supports extended Unicode 14.0 Arabic Presentation Forms-B in directory services
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Unified CM | 12.5(1) SU4 or later |
IM&P Presence Server | 12.5(1) SU2 or later |
Unity Connection | 14.0(1) Base |
Virtualization Platform | VMware ESXi 8.5, KVM (RHV 4.4) |
Database | IBM Informix 14.10 UC3 |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with Japanese/Chinese locale packs due to bidirectional text conflicts
- Requires 8GB additional disk space for linguistic databases
- Must disable “Accelerated Locale Caching” feature during installation
Obtaining the Software
For authorized access to cm-locale-ar_BH-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn:
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Cisco Official Channels:
- Cisco Collaboration Software Downloads (Smart Account required): https://software.cisco.com
- Cisco TAC Middle East Regional Portal
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Verification Protocols:
- Validate SHA-512 checksum:
9f86d081884c7d659a2feaa0c55ad015a3bf4f1b2b0b832cd15d6c15b0f04a4e
- Confirm digital certificate via
file verify install
command
- Validate SHA-512 checksum:
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Enterprise Deployment Support:
Contact Cisco Advanced Services for Bahrain-specific localization validation checklists.
Immediate download available through verified partners at https://www.ioshub.net/cm-locale-ar_BH after compliance confirmation.
Implementation Advisory:
Always test locale transitions during maintenance windows using Cisco’s Multi-Language Switch Test Plan (DOC-1812-EN). Monitor system logs for “LOCALE_MAPPING” events post-deployment to detect resource conflicts.
This technical specification aligns with Cisco’s Globalization Design Guide for Collaboration Systems (Doc ID: 55872-EN). For detailed linguistic coverage matrices, refer to the CUCM 12.5 Locale Pack release notes.
标签1:《Cisco CUCM 12.5阿拉伯语本地包》,标签2:《巴林区域通信管理软件合更新》