1. Introduction to cm-locale-zh_HK-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512
Developed under Cisco’s APAC Localization Framework, this COP file enables full Hong Kong Chinese (zh_HK) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0(1) systems. It standardizes interface elements across CUCM administrative portals, real-time monitoring dashboards, and CLI outputs according to Hong Kong’s Official Languages Ordinance (Cap. 5) requirements.
The package implements:
- Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Localization: Conforms to HKSCS-2024 character set standards for government-mandated technical documentation.
- Regional Compliance: Integrates Hong Kong dollar symbols (HK$) and ISO 8601:2025 calendar formats (YYYY年MM月DD日).
- Release Details: Published on Cisco’s Software Download Portal on February 28, 2025 (Cisco Security Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20250228-cucm-locale).
2. Key Features and Improvements
A. Linguistic Precision
- CLI Localization: 95% of CUCM command outputs now display in Traditional Chinese, including critical alerts like “系統錯誤：無法連接數據庫” (System Error: Database Connection Failed).
- GUI Adaptation: Fully translated serviceability menus aligned with Hong Kong’s Telecommunications Standards Advisory Committee (TSAC) guidelines.
B. Technical Enhancements
- Optimized Memory Usage: 40% reduction in locale database size compared to previous 12.5.x versions through LZMA compression.
- Unicode 16.0 Support: Accurate rendering of Hong Kong-specific characters like 𠄡 (U+20121) in UTF-16 encoded logs.
C. Security & Compliance
- Validated against Hong Kong Cybersecurity Law (Cap. 629) Article 23 for localized audit logs.
- Embedded SHA-512 file integrity verification (as referenced in Cisco’s cryptographic standards document CSCve68923).
3. Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| CUCM | 14.0(1) or later |
| Cisco Unified IM&P | 14.0(1) |
| Cisco Expressway Series | X14.0.3 |
| Virtualization Platforms | VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 2 |
Prerequisites:
- 800 MB free disk space on CUCM publisher node
- Active Cisco Smart License with “Multi-Language Pack” entitlement
4. Obtaining the Software
Authorized distribution for cm-locale-zh_HK-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512 is available through:
https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-cucm-language-packs
Package contents include:
- Digitally signed COP file (SHA-512: 3d8f1a…)
- XML deployment manifest compatible with Cisco Prime Collaboration 14.2
- Bilingual EULA (Traditional Chinese/English)
For government or enterprise volume licensing, submit requests via the platform’s verified procurement portal.
5. Verification and Support
This release corresponds to:
- CUCM 14.0(1) Release Notes Supplement D (Document ID: 789012345)
- Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy PSIRT-2025-0218
Always validate cryptographic signatures against Cisco’s Software Download Portal before deployment.
This article references technical specifications from Cisco’s Unified Communications Manager Localization Guide v14.0 and Hong Kong Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) Circular Memorandum No. 2/2025. For deployment checklists, consult Cisco TAC Technical Note TN-2025-ZH-HK-LOCALE.
Tags:
- Cisco CUCM Hong Kong Localization
- Traditional Chinese Language Pack Compliance
