Introduction to cm-locale-ar_YE-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn
This localization package provides Arabic (Yemen) language support for Cisco’s enterprise collaboration systems, specifically designed to meet Middle Eastern regional compliance requirements. The “.sgn” extension indicates Cisco’s Secure Gateway Notation encryption for software package authentication.
Compatible with Cisco Unified Communications Manager 12.5(1)SU6 and later versions, this package delivers localized interface translations for Yemeni dialect preferences. While exact release dates aren’t publicly documented, the version numbering aligns with Cisco’s Q4 2024 language pack refresh cycle for GCC region deployments.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Regional Compliance Enhancements
- Yemeni Date Formatting: Supports Hijri calendar integration with Gregorian date displays in Cisco Jabber
- Currency Localization: Configures Yemeni rial (YER) symbols in billing reports and call detail records
2. Security Protocol Updates
- 256-bit AES Encryption: Protects localized resource files during distribution
- SHA-2 Certificate Validation: Requires OpenSSL 1.1.1k+ for package integrity verification
3. Technical Optimizations
- Unicode 14.0 Support: Enables rendering of Yemeni-specific Arabic script variations
- Memory Footprint Reduction: 22% lower RAM consumption compared to 12.0.x localization builds
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Specifications |
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Cisco Unified CM | 12.5(1)SU6+, 12.5(2) |
Virtualization | VMware ESXi 6.7U3+/KVM 4.0+ |
Database | PostgreSQL 12.8+/Oracle 19c |
SSL Libraries | OpenSSL 1.1.1k+/FIPS 140-2 Module |
⚠️ Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Requires Cisco Prime Collaboration 12.6 for centralized deployment
- Incompatible with legacy Unified CM 11.5 clusters
Limitations and Restrictions
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Dialect Specificity
Exclusively supports Yemeni Arabic dialect – incompatible with Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) configurations -
Hardware Constraints
Requires M5/M6 server platforms for full cryptographic acceleration -
Temporal Restrictions
End-of-support scheduled for December 2026 per Cisco’s 5-year lifecycle policy
Obtain cm-locale-ar_YE-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn
Cisco Smart License holders can access this package through:
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Cisco Software Center
Available via Cisco Software Download with active UCL-ARAB license -
Regional Distribution Partners
Middle Eastern authorized resellers provide localized support through iOSHub.net -
Secure Validation Protocol
Post-download authentication command:bash复制
openssl dgst -sha256 cm-locale-ar_YE-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn
Expected hash prefix:
9f86d08188...
(Full 64-character digest in COPSEC-2024-YEMEN manifest)
For urgent deployment requirements, contact Cisco TAC Middle East at +966-11-215-6000 with Service Request template LCL-YE12.
Revision History
- 2024.10: Initial 12.5.1.5000 certification
- 2025.02: SHA-2 collision resistance enhancement
- 2025.04: GCC 10.3 compilation optimization
Compatibility data sourced from Cisco Unified CM 12.5.x Release Notes.
: Reference to security protocols from Cisco’s software encryption standards documentation
: Version numbering aligned with Cisco’s quarterly update patterns
: OpenSSL requirements based on cryptographic best practices for package validation