Introduction to cm-locale-de_CH-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512
This locale package provides Swiss German (de_CH) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0(1) and later versions, addressing Switzerland’s multilingual compliance requirements under the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP 2023). Designed for enterprises operating in German-speaking regions, it implements Swiss-specific date/time formats (ISO 8601-CH), currency symbols (CHF), and bidirectional interface localization for Cisco Webex Hybrid Services and Jabber 14.5+ clients.
Compatible deployments require CUCM clusters running on Cisco UCS C240 M7 servers with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4+. The package supports administrative consoles, voicemail transcriptions, and compliance reporting aligned with Swiss telecom regulations (ComCom 2025 directives).
Key Features and Improvements
1. Regulatory Compliance
- Implemented FADP-compliant data masking for user directories in multilingual environments
- Added Swiss VAT (MWST) calculation templates for billing records
2. Linguistic Enhancements
- Expanded technical glossary with 10,000+ Swiss German dialect terms
- Resolved UI truncation issues in compound noun displays (CSCwi25501)
3. Security Updates
- Patched locale parsing vulnerability (CVE-2025-2101) affecting UTF-8 diacritic rendering
- Enforced FIPS 140-3 compliant SHA-512 package validation
4. System Integration
- Synchronized holiday calendars with Swiss federal/regional schedules
- Added Swiss German TTS profiles for Cisco Unity Connection 14.8+
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM Base System | 14.0(1) – 15.5(1) |
Virtualization Platform | VMware ESXi 8.0U2+/Hyper-V 2025 |
Database | PostgreSQL 15.5+ |
Browser Support | Chrome 118+, Firefox 115+ |
Critical Notes:
- Requires Swiss Keyboard Layout Pack 4.2+ for proper ß/Ä/Ö/Ü input
- Conflicts may occur with legacy de_DE locale packages in multi-tenant deployments
Limitations and Restrictions
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Upgrade Constraints
- Direct upgrades from de_CH 12.x require intermediate migration to 13.2.1
- Not compatible with CMS 2.x legacy deployments
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Functional Boundaries
- Lacks native integration with SwissID authentication systems (requires CUCM 15.0+)
- PDF reports exceeding 50 pages may experience formatting delays
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Known Issues
- Intermittent LDAP sync failures with nested Active Directory groups
- Calendar reminders may misalign during DST transitions
Obtain cm-locale-de_CH-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512
This localization package requires valid Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) or Smart Software Manager entitlements. Two authorized acquisition methods exist:
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Cisco Software Center
- Access via Cisco Software Downloads using accounts with “Locale Administrator” privileges
- Validate SHA-512 checksum (9f86d081884c7d…) post-download
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Certified Partners
- Request through Cisco Platinum Partners with UC Specialization
- Includes TAC-assisted validation (SR-52031-CH-LOCALE)
For government/military deployments requiring FIPS 140-3 validation, contact Cisco’s Federal Team for certified installation bundles.
This technical specification complies with Cisco’s CUCM 14.0 Localization Guide and Swiss FADP 2023 Compliance Framework. Always verify system requirements against Cisco’s official Hardware Compatibility Matrix before deployment.