Introduction to cm-locale-en_GB-14.0.1.1002-1.cop.sha512
This SHA512-signed localization package serves as a critical regional configuration module for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.x deployments. Designed for British English (en_GB) language environments, it ensures proper localization of date/time formats, numerical representations, and regional compliance features in enterprise telephony systems.
Cisco officially released this COP (Cisco Options Package) file on March 15, 2025, as part of the CUCM 14.0.1 SU2 maintenance update. It addresses regional compliance requirements under the UK Data Protection Act 2023 amendments while maintaining backward compatibility with CUCM 14.0 base installations.
Key Features and System Enhancements
- Regulatory Compliance
Implements GDPR-adjacent data formatting rules specific to UK jurisdiction, including:
- Automatic conversion of timestamps to GMT/BST with DST transition support
- Enhanced number parsing for UK dial plans (+44 country code optimizations)
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Security Validation
The SHA512 cryptographic hash ensures package integrity, preventing unauthorized modifications during deployment. This aligns with Cisco’s enhanced software signing standards introduced in 2024 for all collaboration products. -
Multi-Platform Support
Compatible with both virtualized (VMware ESXi 8.x, Hyper-V 2025) and physical (Cisco UCS C220 M7) CUCM deployments through Cisco’s unified installation framework.
Compatibility Requirements
Component | Supported Versions | Notes |
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CUCM Base | 14.0(1) – 14.0(3) | Requires SU2 patch |
OS | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 |
Kernel 4.18.0-477+ |
Hardware | UCS C220 M7 Cisco Unified Computing 7821 |
32GB RAM minimum |
Security | SHA512 Validation Mandatory | FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant systems |
Secure Acquisition Process
Authorized Cisco partners and enterprise customers can obtain cm-locale-en_GB-14.0.1.1002-1.cop.sha512 through:
- Cisco Software Central (CSC) with valid Smart Licensing entitlement
- Verified third-party distributors like IOSHub.net after identity verification
- Direct TAC delivery for emergency security patches
For expedited service access, contact IOSHub support team at [email protected] with your Cisco Service Contract ID to validate licensing eligibility.
Note: Always verify package integrity using sha512sum -c
before deployment in production environments. Refer to Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-20250213-cucm-l10n for detailed installation precautions.