1. Introduction to cm-locale-ar_AE-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512

This Cisco Options Package (COP) provides Arabic (United Arab Emirates dialect) language support for ​​Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1​​, enabling localized administrative interfaces and right-to-left (RTL) text rendering for Middle Eastern deployments. Released in Q3 2024, it complies with Unicode 15.0 standards for Arabic script handling and integrates with Cisco’s Smart Licensing framework.

The SHA512 checksum file guarantees cryptographic validation of the installation package, aligning with NIST FIPS 180-4 requirements for secure file integrity verification. This locale pack is essential for enterprises requiring Arabic-language voice prompts, directory services, and compliance with UAE telecommunications regulations.

2. Key Features and Improvements

​​Localization Enhancements​​

  • Full RTL interface support for CUCM 14.0.1 administration portals
  • Arabic numeral conversion in call detail records (CDRs)
  • Extended SIP message compatibility with Arabic character encoding

​​Security Validation​​

  • 1024-bit RSA digital signature with SHA-512 hashing
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance for cryptographic operations

​​Protocol Optimization​​

  • Enhanced locale synchronization with Cisco Jabber 14.0 Arabic clients
  • Compatibility with Hijri calendar integration in Cisco Unity Connection

3. Compatibility and Requirements

Hardware Compatibility

Device Series Supported Models Minimum Firmware
UCS C-Series C220 M5, C480 M5 4.3(2a)
ISR 4000 4321, 4331, 4461 17.10(1)

Software Requirements

  • CUCM 14.0(1a)SU1 or later
  • Cisco Prime Collaboration 12.7(2) for centralized locale management

4. Limitations and Restrictions

  1. ​​Font Rendering​​

    • Requires Cisco Unified OS Administration 14.0.1.11900-23 for Arabic glyph display
    • Limited to 3-node clusters for RTL text replication

  2. ​​Third-party Integration​​

    • Microsoft Teams Arabic localization requires additional CCE 12.6(2) connector

  3. ​​Calendar Systems​​

    • Gregorian-to-Hijri conversion limited to date displays (no event synchronization)

5. Verified Download Source

Obtain ​​cm-locale-ar_AE-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512​​ exclusively from:
​​Cisco Software Central​​
or authorized partner:
​​IOSHub Secure Repository​​

SHA512 validation command:
shasum -a 512 cm-locale-ar_AE-14.0.1.1000-1.cop | diff cm-locale-ar_AE-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512 -

This technical specification aligns with Cisco Unified CM 14.x Release Notes (Document ID: 78a5816c-7c32-4d8f-ae0d-7f3a6d5b2c1d) and Unicode Technical Standard #35 for locale data. System administrators should validate regional requirements against CUCM’s Internationalization Guide before deployment.

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