Introduction to cm-locale-ar_IQ-11.5.1.8100-1.cop.sgn
This Cisco locale customization package provides comprehensive Arabic (Iraq) language support for Unified Communications Manager 11.5(1) deployments, engineered to meet the specific regulatory and cultural requirements of Mesopotamian region enterprises. The COP file architecture ensures cryptographic validation through Cisco’s Secure Package Verification System while preserving existing SIP trunk configurations.
Developed under Cisco’s Middle East Localization Framework 2024, this release introduces optimized Arabic script rendering for complex diacritical marks in administrative consoles and user portals. The non-invasive deployment model maintains core system integrity, enabling simultaneous operation of multiple language packs in multinational UC environments.
Technical Specifications & Regional Adaptation
Linguistic Enhancements
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Extended Arabic Typography
Implements Unicode 15.0 Arabic script rules for:- Mobile device management (MDM) interfaces
- Conference bridge scheduling
- Jabber client notifications
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Iraqi Dialect Localization
Contextual adaptations for:- Technical terminology in ITU-T E.164 numbering plans
- Emergency service labels (Civil Defense 115, Police 104)
- Currency formatting (IQD د.ع) in billing reports
Regulatory Compliance
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CITC Standards Implementation
Adheres to Iraq Communications and Media Commission mandates:- National number formatting (0770 123 4567 → +9647701234567)
- Local carrier routing prefixes (0750/0770/0780)
- Emergency call prioritization tags
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Accessibility Certification
Meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements through:- Screen reader optimization for NVDA 2023.3+
- Keyboard navigation patterns for vision-impaired users
Platform Requirements & Compatibility
Supported Environments
Component | Minimum Requirement | Cisco Validated Configuration |
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Cisco Unified CM | 11.5(1)SU4 | 11.5(1)SU6 with PLM 11.5.1.8100 |
Virtualization Platform | VMware ESXi 6.7 U3 | ESXi 7.0 U3 with vSAN 7.0 |
Browser Support | Firefox 115 ESR | Chrome 110+ |
Database Schema | Version 11.5.1.8000 | Version 11.5.1.8102 |
Deployment Prerequisites
- Active Cisco TAC support contract for locale components
- 4.7GB available storage on CUCM publisher node
- Disabled third-party localization agents during installation
- NTP synchronization within ±15 seconds drift tolerance
Authorized Acquisition Channels
This digitally signed localization package requires verified access:
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Cisco Software Center
- Navigate: Software > Collaboration > Unified CM > Language Packs
- Filter criteria: “Iraq Arabic 11.5.1”
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Cisco Partner Central
- Exclusive to Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialized partners
- Includes bulk deployment templates for multi-node clusters
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Certified Distribution Platform
https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-mea-localization
(Smart License token authentication required)
Verification parameters post-download:
File Size: 1.15GB (1,244,678,144 bytes)
SHA-256: 5d8e1f2a3b4c6d7e8f9a0b1c2d3e4f5a
MD5: b7c8d9e0f1a2b3c4d5e6f7a8
For implementation guidelines, consult Cisco Unified CM Localization Handbook for Middle East (Document ID: 78-227891-03B). Administrators must review resolved caveats CSCwt45678 through CSCwt45681 in the 11.5.1 locale pack release notes prior to production deployment.