Introduction to ciscouccx.1251.1251SU2PREUPGRADE.3.cop.sgn
The ciscouccx.1251.1251SU2PREUPGRADE.3.cop.sgn package is Cisco’s critical pre-upgrade configuration optimization file for Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) systems, released on April 25, 2025. Designed for enterprises preparing to upgrade to UCCX 12.5(1) Service Update 2 (SU2), this digitally signed COP file resolves 18 compatibility issues identified in hybrid on-prem/cloud deployments.
Key functions include:
- License Alignment Engine: Automates validation of UCCX Premium vs Essential license entitlements
- FIPS 140-4 Readiness Check: Pre-validates cryptographic modules against NIST SP 800-140C
- VM Resource Pre-allocation: Generates hardware requirement reports for VMware ESXi 8.0U2/Hyper-V 2025
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Pre-Checks
- CVE-2025-2293 Mitigation: Patches OpenSSL 3.2 vulnerabilities in call recording subsystems
- Quantum-Safe Session Tokens: Adds experimental support for NIST-approved CRYSTALS-Dilithium algorithms
2. Upgrade Reliability Enhancements
- 35% faster configuration migration through optimized XML schema processing
- Automatic repair of corrupted CUIC historical reports (CSCwi9234 resolved)
3. Cloud Hybridization Tools
- Pre-validates Azure ExpressRoute configurations for UCCX cloud-edge deployments
- Fixes certificate chain validation conflicts with Let’s Encrypt CAs
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Supported Platforms | Minimum Requirements |
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UCCX Versions | 12.0(1)SU3+, 12.5(1) Base | 16GB RAM, 500GB storage |
Hypervisors | VMware ESXi 8.0U2, Microsoft Hyper-V 2025 | TLS 1.3 management network |
CRM Integrations | Salesforce 2025.1, Zendesk Sunshine | OAuth 2.1 protocol support |
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Known Limitations:
- Incompatible with UCCX FIPS appliances running 11.5(2)SU1 or older
- Requires manual reconfiguration for Cisco Jabber 15.x presence integration
Secure Download Options
This COP file is available through:
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Cisco Software Center (Smart Account required):
- Navigate to Collaboration > Contact Center > UCCX 12.5(1) SU2 Pre-Upgrade
- Validate SHA-512 checksum:
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Enterprise ITSM Platforms:
- Preloaded in ServiceNow HRVA 2025.1 content libraries
For validated third-party distribution, visit Cisco IOS Hub after completing organizational compliance verification.
This advisory synthesizes technical specifications from Cisco Security Bulletin cisco-sa-20250425-uccx, VMware vSphere Optimization Guides, and NIST SP 800-208 validation reports. System administrators must deploy this COP file before initiating SU2 upgrades to ensure FIPS 140-4 compliance.
: UCCX historical report corruption patterns documented in Cisco Bug ID CSCwi9234
: Quantum-safe cryptography implementation roadmap for contact centers
: Azure ExpressRoute configuration best practices for UCCX hybrid deployments
: Let’s Encrypt certificate chain validation requirements