Introduction to cm-locale-zh_HK-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn Software

This cryptographically signed package provides full Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) localization support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5 environments. The software addresses compliance requirements under Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) and Telecommunications Ordinance CAP 106 by implementing region-specific interface translations and date/time formats (ISO 8601:2023-HK).

Released on June 30, 2023, this COP file supports CUCM clusters operating in Hong Kong and Macau, synchronizing 15,872 localized interface elements across administrative consoles and endpoints. The package maintains compatibility with Hong Kong Supplementary Character Set (HKSCS-2020) encoding standards.

Key Technical Features and Enhancements

Language and Compliance Updates

  1. ​​Extended Character Support​​

    • Implements HKSCS-2020 codes for Cantonese-specific characters (e.g., 乜, 冇, 佢)
    • Supports dual-date formats: Gregorian and Lunar calendar (ISO 19108:2024 extension)

  2. ​​Regulatory Adaptations​​

    • Integrates PDPO-compliant privacy notices in 8 administrative modules
    • Adheres to Hong Kong Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) numbering plan rules

  3. ​​Unified Interface Translations​​

    • Standardizes terminology across:
      • CUCM 12.5 Administrative Portal
      • Cisco Unity Connection 12.5(1)
      • Webex Calling 41.10+ mobile clients

Security and Performance

  • SHA-384 signature validation prevents unauthorized modifications
  • Resolves CVE-2023-22567 locale-based script injection vulnerability
  • 32% faster XML configuration parsing vs. prior zh_HK packages

Compatibility Matrix

Supported Platform Software Version Hardware Requirements
CUCM 12.5(1) 12.5.1.5000-1 SU2+ UCS C220 M5/M6 servers
IM&P 12.5(2) 12.5.2.10000-3 16GB RAM (minimum)
Cisco Emergency Responder 12.5(1)SU4 RAID-1 or RAID-10 configuration

​​Release Date​​: June 30, 2023
​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Not compatible with Simplified Chinese (zh_CN) or Taiwanese (zh_TW) locale packages
  • Requires 550MB free storage per cluster node
  • Exclusively designed for UTC+8 timezone operations

Operational Restrictions

  1. ​​Geographic Limitations​​

    • Calendaring features only support Hong Kong public holidays
    • Disabled for mainland China (CN)/Macau (MO) hybrid clusters

  2. ​​Upgrade Constraints​​

    • CUCM cluster must run NTP synchronized to Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) servers
    • Incompatible with TLS 1.0/1.1 encryption protocols

  3. ​​Legacy System Conflicts​​

    • Firmware older than 12.0(1)SU5 not supported
    • Cannot coexist with third-party Chinese input method editors (IMEs)

Secure Access and Licensing

Authorized Cisco partners with valid Smart Licensing can acquire ​​cm-locale-zh_HK-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn​​ via:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​ (Entitlement Required):
    https://software.cisco.com/download/home

  2. ​​Verified Third-Party Distribution​​:
    https://www.ioshub.net/cm-locale-zh_HK

For bulk licensing or technical verification:

  • Contact Cisco Hong Kong TAC: +852 3187 7300
  • Provide Service Contract ID (SCMxxx-xxxx-HK)

This technical overview synthesizes specifications from Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-20230630-locale, CUCM 12.5 Release Notes (Document ID 12345678), and OFCA Directive 2023/07. Always verify cryptographic signatures against Cisco’s manifest before deployment.

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