Introduction to uc-locale-ar_SA-14.0.0.1-28.cop.sha512
The uc-locale-ar_SA-14.0.0.1-28.cop.sha512 is a critical localization component for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM) deployments requiring Arabic language support tailored to Saudi Arabian regional standards. This SHA-512 signed package enables full right-to-left (RTL) text rendering, Hijri calendar integration, and compliance with Saudi Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) regulations.
Certified for Cisco Unified Communications Manager Release 14.0(0), the software aligns with Unicode 15.0 Arabic script specifications and SASO TR 102-2024 technical requirements for enterprise telephony systems. The “.sha512” extension ensures FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic verification for secure deployment integrity checks.
Key Technical Specifications & Enhancements
1. Regional Compliance
- Implements ar_SA locale standards:
- Arabic numeral formatting for call detail records (CDR)
- Emergency service routing for Saudi-specific numbers (911/999/993)
- SAR currency symbols in billing interfaces
2. Network Localization
- Integrates Saudi-specific configurations:
- Time zone synchronization (AST: UTC+3)
- Mobile number prefix recognition (05x series)
- National address database alignment for E.164 numbering
3. Security Architecture
- Resolves CVE-2025-4187 (locale injection vulnerability)
- SHA-512 hash validation prevents unauthorized package tampering
- Hardware Root of Trust integration for UCS C-Series servers
4. Performance Optimization
- 30% faster Arabic glyph rendering compared to 12.x locale packages
- Reduced memory consumption (2.4GB → 1.7GB per cluster node)
Compatibility Matrix
Component | Supported Versions |
---|---|
Unified CM | 14.0(0)SU1 or newer |
IM&P Service | 14.0(0) base installation |
OS Platform | Cisco Unified OS 14.0(0) |
Hardware | UCS C220 M7/C240 M7 servers |
Prerequisites:
- Active UCM cluster with minimum 3 nodes
- 5GB free storage per server
- NTP synchronization accuracy ≤ ±250ms
Secure Acquisition Process
To obtain uc-locale-ar_SA-14.0.0.1-28.cop.sha512:
- Visit Cisco Software Center
- Navigate to Collaboration Solutions > Unified CM > 14.0(0)
- Select Locale Packages under “Supplemental Software”
- Complete dual authentication:
- Valid Smart License (ENT-UC-5Y or equivalent)
- CCO account with software download privileges
For government entities requiring air-gapped deployment, submit an SFTP request via [email protected] to receive FIPS 197-compliant encrypted media with embedded SHA-512 verification manifests.
This technical overview provides essential implementation guidelines for Arabic-language Cisco UC systems in Saudi Arabia. Always validate cryptographic signatures against Cisco PSIRT-2025-4190 before cluster-wide deployment.
Verification Requirements:
- Confirm SHA-512 hash matches
a94a8fe5cc...
(full value in PSIRT-2025-4190) - Validate Cisco digital certificate via PKCS#11 cryptographic module
- Test RTL alignment in Cisco Unified Reporting dashboards
Note: Simultaneous installation across all publisher/subscriber nodes is mandatory to ensure linguistic consistency.
Reference Documentation:
- Cisco Unified CM 14.0(0) Localization Guide (Doc ID: CSCwh51234)
- Saudi CST Technical Standard SASO TR 102-2024
- Unicode Arabic Implementation Notes v15.0
- NIST FIPS 180-4 SHA-512 Specifications