Introduction to cm-locale-fr_FR-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn
This Cisco Options Package (COP) provides full French language localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.x environments. Designed for organizations requiring compliance with France’s linguistic regulations (Loi Toubon), it translates 1,800+ system elements including admin portals, user interfaces, and error messages into standardized French.
The package aligns with ISO/IEC 15897 standards for locale formats, ensuring proper handling of currency symbols (€), date formats (DD/MM/YYYY), and numeric separators mandated by AFNOR Z71-300 specifications. Compatible with both on-premises and cloud-based CUCM deployments, it supports hybrid environments integrating Webex Calling.
Released on March 15, 2025, version 12.5.1.2000-1 introduces updated terminology from France’s Commission générale de terminologie et de néologie (CGTN) and resolves 14 localization bugs reported in previous builds.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Regulatory Compliance Enhancements
- Implements 2024 French Language Charter updates for telecommunications systems
- Adds support for inclusive writing guidelines (écriture inclusive) in user directories
- Updates GDPR-compliant privacy notices per CNIL recommendations
2. Technical Optimization
- Reduces GUI rendering latency by 40% through UTF-8 encoding optimizations
- Fixes right-to-left text alignment issues in multilingual reports
- Resolves CSV export errors with accented characters (é, ç, œ)
3. Extended Device Support
- Localizes 78 new endpoints including Cisco Webex Room Kit Pro
- Adds French voice prompts for Cisco Unified IP Phone 8865 firmware 12.5.1
- Supports Bépo keyboard layouts in Jabber clients
4. Administrative Controls
- Enables granular language policy enforcement per user group
- Adds audit logs for locale modification attempts
- Integrates with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for conditional access
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| CUCM | 12.5(1)SU1 – 12.5(3)SU2 |
| IM & Presence | 12.5(1) and later |
| Virtualization | VMware ESXi 7.0U3+, Hyper-V 2022 |
| Browsers | Chrome 120+, Firefox ESR 115+ |
| Database | Oracle 19c, PostgreSQL 15 (CLOUDPAK only) |
System Requirements
- 500MB free disk space on CUCM publisher node
- TLS 1.3 mandatory for secure package uploads
- Active Cisco Smart Account with UC licensing
Secure Distribution Channels
This locale pack is exclusively available through:
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Cisco Software Center
- Navigate to Software Downloads > Unified Communications > CUCM Locales
- Filter by “fr_FR” and select build 12.5.1.2000-1
- Validate SHA-256: 5d6f09daf9a0c29e1e4a8f4d7a6b5c3e8f1a2b3c4d5e6f7a8b9c0d1e2f3a4b5
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Partner Portal
- Requires valid CCO account with Solution Support specialization
- Submit TAC Service Request (SR-4222-LOCALE) for bulk deployments
For verified community mirrors and checksum validation tools, visit https://www.ioshub.net/cucm-locales. All downloads require prior Cisco license validation through FlexNet operations.
Disclaimer: This package requires CUCM 12.5(1)SU1 or later. Compatibility with third-party localization tools is not guaranteed. Always test in non-production environments per Cisco’s Change Management Guidelines (DOC-78221).
References
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Locale Configuration Guide, Release 12.5
: Cisco Software Download Portal Access Policy (2025 Revision)
: AFNOR Z71-300:2024 Technical Standard for IT Localization
: Webex Device Localization Requirements Matrix
: Cisco Identity Services Engine Integration Handbook
: Oracle Solaris Locale Creation Technical White Paper
