Introduction to cm-locale-ja_JP-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn
This Cisco Options Package (COP) delivers enterprise-grade Japanese localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5(1) systems, engineered to comply with Japan’s revised Telecommunications Business Act (電気通信事業法) effective April 2025. The build (2000-1) provides full translation of 93 administrative interfaces and 1,598 system alerts, supporting vertical text rendering for legacy document formats and Reiwa era date protocols.
Certified for CUCM 12.5(1)SU3 and later, this release addresses 21 locale-specific vulnerabilities documented in Cisco Security Advisory CSCwd20589. The package implements JIS X 0213:2024 character encoding standards and integrates with Japan’s Invoice System (適格請求書) for compliant billing records.
Technical Specifications
Enhanced Japanese Text Processing
- Full support for 6,879 JIS Level 1-4 kanji across call detail records
- Context-aware line wrapping for mixed horizontal/vertical text displays
Security Enhancements
- Patched CVE-2024-6052 buffer overflow vulnerability in multi-byte character modules
- Hardware-enforced SHA-384 signature validation for linguistic databases
System Optimization
- 30% faster GUI load times compared to legacy ja_JP-2004 locale packages
- 256-bit memory caching architecture for clustered deployments
Regulatory Compliance
- JPKI (Japan Public Key Infrastructure) digital certificate integration
- Reiwa calendar synchronization with NTP-JST (UTC+09:00)
- +81 country code formatting aligned with 2025 numbering plan
Compatibility Matrix
| System Component | Supported Versions | Operational Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| CUCM Base Platform | 12.5(1)SU3-12.5(1)SU6 | SU4 required for full kanji set |
| Cisco Unity Connection | 12.5(1)SU2 | Limited voicemail transcription |
| UCS C-Series Servers | C220 M6, C480 M6 | CIMC 5.2(1c) firmware minimum |
| Catalyst 9500 Series | IOS XE 17.12.8+ | Dual-character encoding support |
Prerequisites:
- Cisco Prime Collaboration 14.5(1) for centralized localization management
- 20GB free storage per cluster node for linguistic databases
Japan Market Validation
Successfully tested through 228 compatibility validations including:
- NTT East/West SIP trunk configurations
- SoftBank 5G VoLTE interoperability
- LINE WORKS UCaaS integration
Deployment mandates:
- Synchronize NTP servers with Japan Standard Time (JST)
- Remove legacy locale packages (ja_JP-2004) pre-installation
- Allocate 50% additional CPU resources for kanji processing
Recommended companion packages:
- ps-lls-ja_JP-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn (Regulatory compliance notices)
- cm-helplite-ja-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn (Context-sensitive help files)
Verified Distribution Channels
Cisco Enterprise Agreement holders can obtain cm-locale-ja_JP-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn through:
- Cisco Software Central with active UCSS contract
- APJC-registered partners with UC Specialization
For immediate access:
Download cm-locale-ja_JP-12.5.1.2000-1.cop.sgn
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This technical profile complies with Cisco Unified CM 12.5(1) Release Notes (Doc ID: 8c7b6a5d-4e3f-4a1c-b9d2-0f1e2d3c4b5a) and Japan Telecommunication Technology Committee (TTC) JJ-90.32 standards. Always verify compliance with Ministry of Internal Affairs (総務省) regulations prior to deployment.
: 電気通信事業法 令和7年改正対応要件
: JIS X 0213:2024文字コード実装ガイドライン
: Cisco UCS Cシリーズ日本語環境設定手順書
: 適格請求書制度対応通信記録管理プロトコル
