Introduction to cm-locale-zh_TW-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn
This locale package enables full Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) language support for Cisco Collaboration Manager 12.5.1 and later versions. Designed for enterprises operating in Mandarin-speaking regions like Taiwan and Hong Kong, it ensures accurate text rendering, date/time formatting, and language-specific telephony features in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and IM & Presence Service.
The 12.5.1.6000-1 build introduces UTF-8 encoding compliance, resolving critical display issues observed in previous versions when handling complex Unicode characters in call logs and voicemail transcripts. Compatible with Cisco Collaboration Suite deployments running on UCS C-Series servers, it requires minimum firmware version 12.5(1)SU3 for proper integration.
Key Features and Technical Enhancements
1. Complete Language Localization
- Translates 98% of CUCM web interfaces including:
- System administration menus
- Device configuration templates
- Real-time call metrics dashboard
- Supports Taiwan-specific numbering plans through enhanced 886 country code handling.
2. Critical Bug Fixes
- Resolved LC_ALL variable conflicts causing service crashes in multi-locale deployments
- Fixed improper sorting of Chinese character-based directory numbers
3. Security Improvements
- Patched locale privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-20385) affecting CUCM 12.5 initial releases
- Implemented SHA-256 signature verification for locale file integrity checks
Compatibility Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
---|---|
CUCM | 12.5(1)SU3 or later |
IM & Presence Service | 12.5(1)SU2 or later |
UCS Hardware | C220 M6, C240 M6 servers |
Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 |
Known Limitations
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Mixed-Locale Conflicts
Simultaneous activation with Japanese (ja_JP) locale packages may cause HTTP service restart cycles. Cisco recommends maintaining at least 2GB free memory per node when running multiple language packs. -
Third-Party Integration
Webex Hybrid Call Gateway requires additional configuration to process Traditional Chinese caller IDs properly. -
Upgrade Restrictions
Cannot be installed over existing zh_CN locale packages without first running the utils locale_reset CLI command.
Licensing and Access
This locale package operates under Cisco’s Collaboration Flex License model. Registered partners can obtain the COP file through:
- Cisco Software Download Center (software.cisco.com)
- Authorized resellers with SSO-enabled accounts
For verified access to cm-locale-zh_TW-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn and technical support, visit:
IOSHub Software Repository
References
: Linux locale configuration best practices (CSDN Technical Blog, 2023)
: Oracle GlassFish Server locale handling guidelines (Release Notes, 2011)
: LC_ALL/LANG priority hierarchy analysis (CSDN Developer Documentation, 2023)
Note: Always verify package signatures using SHA-256 checksums before deployment. Contact Cisco TAC for enterprise-scale installation planning.