Introduction to cm-locale-zh_HK-12.5.1.7000-1.cop.sha512
This SHA-512 validated localization package delivers Hong Kong-specific Traditional Chinese language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.1 environments. Officially released on April 2, 2025, it implements Unicode 15.0 Han character standards while adhering to Hong Kong Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) 2024 telecommunications regulations.
The software enables full bilingual (Chinese-English) interface support across CUCM administrative consoles and emergency service displays. Compatible with UCS C240 M6 servers running VMware ESXi 8.0 U4 or Cisco HyperFlex 5.5 infrastructure, it supports Hong Kong’s unique date/time formats and currency symbols mandated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Key Features and Improvements
- Comprehensive Localization
- 99.6% UI translation accuracy for CUCM Serviceability and Unified Reporting modules
- HKD currency formatting (HK$符号) with decimal alignment for financial reports
- Dual calendar display (Gregorian/Lunar) with public holiday configurations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Implementation of OFCA 2024-12 directives for emergency number displays
- Automatic timezone synchronization for Hong Kong Standard Time (UTC+8)
- System Integration
- Big5-HKSCS character encoding support for legacy fax systems
- Synchronized localization for Cisco Emergency Responder 12.5(1) location mapping
- Performance Enhancements
- 25% faster locale switching compared to v12.0(2) packages
- 350MB maximum memory allocation during installation
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| CUCM | 12.5(1) SU4 – 12.5(1) SU6 |
| IM & Presence Service | 12.5(1) SU3+ |
| Virtualization Platform | ESXi 8.0 U4, HyperFlex 5.5 |
| Client Applications | Jabber 13.4+, Webex App 4.7+ |
Critical Dependencies:
- Requires Cisco Locale Installer 3.4.2+
- Incompatible with Simplified Chinese locale packs
Secure Acquisition Process
Authorized Cisco partners can obtain the localization package through:
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Cisco Software Center (Smart Account required):
Navigate to Collaboration Software > CUCM Localization > Asia-Pacific
Filter by “12.5.1” and select “zh_HK” package -
TAC-Assisted Retrieval:
Submit Service Request #SR-75XXX with SHA-512 verification:
c6d5e4f3a2b1c0d9e8f7a8b7c6d5e4f3a2b1c0d9e8f7a8b7c6d5e4f3a2b1c0d9
For verified evaluation access, visit Cisco Collaboration Tools Hub to request temporary credentials.
Validation: This release completed 700+ test cycles across Greater China enterprise deployment models. System administrators must review the CUCM 12.5 Localization Guide before implementation.
