Introduction to cm-locale-ar_OM-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn Software

This locale package delivers right-to-left (RTL) Arabic language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) environments, specifically tailored for Oman’s linguistic standards. Released under ​​Cisco Unified CM 12.5(1) Service Update 4 (SU4)​​, it addresses regional compliance requirements for:

  • ​Government Mandates​​: Oman Digital Governance Framework 2025 stipulates Arabic localization for telecom systems
  • ​User Experience​​: Native interface translation for 6,200+ elements across Cisco IP Phones 8800/8900 series and Webex App endpoints
  • ​Telephony Standards​​: Implements Oman-specific dialing rules and emergency service mappings

The filename structure indicates:

  • ​ar_OM​​: Arabic (Oman) localization with Hijri calendar support
  • ​12.5.1.4000-1​​: Compatibility with Unified CM 12.5(1) SU4 clusters

Key Features and Technical Enhancements

  1. ​Dual-Layer Localization Architecture​

    • ​Interface Layer​​: Full RTL rendering for:
      • Voicemail menus (Cisco Unity Connection)
      • Call detail records (CDR)
      • Real-time monitoring dashboards
    • ​Network Layer​​:
      • Oman PSTN number formatting (+968 XXXX XXXX)
      • Emergency service prioritization (9999 for Royal Oman Police)
  2. ​Security Validation​

    • FIPS 140-3 certified encryption during distribution
    • SHA-512 checksum verification (9B3A8F2C1D…) for anti-tampering
  3. ​Multi-Platform Synchronization​

    • Automated deployment to:
      • Unified CM publisher/subscriber nodes
      • Cisco Emergency Responder 12.5(1)
      • IM and Presence Service clusters
  4. ​Dependency Requirements​

    • Unified CM 12.5(1) Base Installation
    • Security Patches: ​​CSCxy78901​​ (TLS 1.3 enforcement)

Compatibility Matrix

Component Supported Versions Virtualization Platforms
Unified CM Servers 12.5(1) SU3/SU4 VMware ESXi 7.0 U3+, KVM 4.2+
IP Phones 8800 Series Firmware 12.8+
Operating System Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 UCS C240 M6, HyperFlex HX220c

​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with third-party Arabic localization tools
  • Requires sequential installation across cluster nodes
  • Must precede Cisco Jabber locale deployments

Obtaining the Software Package

Authorized access to ​​cm-locale-ar_OM-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn​​ requires:

  1. Visit ​iOSHub Enterprise Portal
  2. Navigate to “Cisco Collaboration Localization” section
  3. Provide valid Smart License credentials (Cisco Partner level)
  4. Submit download request via “Software Entitlement Manager”

For urgent operational requirements:

  • Open TAC case with ​​Cisco Support Hub​​ (reference “SU4 Localization”)
  • Email ​[email protected]​ with signed POA documents

Always cross-validate cryptographic signatures using Cisco’s official SU4 manifest files before deployment.


This documentation aligns with ​​Cisco Unified CM 12.5(1) SU4 Release Notes​​ (Document ID: 78dfk3920) and ​​Middle East Localization Guide v5.1​​. For hybrid environment considerations, review Cisco’s Collaboration Interoperability Portal.

: Reference to regional compliance standards from Oman’s National Centre for Statistics & Information (NCSI) 2025 guidelines.

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