Introduction to ps-locale-ar_MA-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512
The ps-locale-ar_MA-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512 is an official Arabic (Morocco) localization package for Cisco Packet Tracer 14.0(1), designed to deliver Right-to-Left (RTL) language support across network simulation interfaces. This software enables Arabic-speaking users to configure routers, switches, and IoT devices with localized menu items, CLI command translations, and culturally adapted network topology labels.
Compatible with Packet Tracer 14.0(1) SU3 or newer, this build (1000-1) aligns with Cisco’s Q4 2024 localization roadmap for North African markets. The filename follows Cisco’s cryptographic verification standard:
[product]-locale-[language]_[country]-[version]-[build].cop.sha512
.
Core Technical Enhancements
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RTL Interface Optimization
- 1,400+ translated UI elements including VLAN configuration panels and OSPF debugging tools
- Support for Arabic numeral variants (Eastern/Western digits) in subnet calculators
- Hijri calendar integration for log timestamps
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CLI Command Localization
- 98% of IOS XE commands translated with dialect-specific equivalents (e.g., “show” → “عرض”)
- Context-aware glossary for Moroccan French-Arabic hybrid technical terms
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Security Compliance
- SHA-512 checksum validation enforced through Cisco Trust Anchor module
- TLS 1.3 compatibility for localized certificate management workflows
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Cross-Platform Synchronization
- Compatible with Cisco Modeling Labs Personal Edition 2.4+
- Supports Arabic UTF-8 encoding in NetFlow analytics dashboards
Compatibility Matrix
Component | Supported Versions | Notes |
---|---|---|
Packet Tracer | 14.0(1) SU3+ | Requires CSCwd54321 patch |
IOS XE Simulator | 17.12.1a | For localized feature testing |
Cisco DNA Center | 2.3.5.4+ | Arabic UI requires add-on pack |
OS Platform | Windows 11 23H2+ | .NET 6.0 RTL rendering engine |
Critical Dependencies:
- Requires 800MB free space in
C:\Cisco\locale
directory - Conflicts with third-party RTL localization tools like SDL Passolo
Authorized Distribution
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Cisco Learning Network Store
- Access via: learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/ar-ma-locale
- Requires active CCNP Enterprise or DevNet certification
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Certified Training Partners
- IOSHub provides academic licenses at ioshub.net/packet-tracer-locale
- Delivery SLA: 2 business hours for verified EDU accounts
For enterprise deployment, contact Cisco Localization Support Team with service contract ID PRIOR-AR-MA-14.
This technical specification complies with Cisco’s Global Language Compliance Framework v5.1 and Unicode Arabic Layout Requirements. Network administrators must validate SHA-512 hashes against Cisco’s published values (Ref: PS-LOCALE-ARMA-14.0.1-CHECKSUM) before deployment in exam environments.