Introduction to ps-locale-pt_PT-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn
This Portuguese (Portugal) localization package enables full linguistic compliance for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5(1) deployments, addressing EU Directive 2024/117 mandating localized telecom interfaces. The software implements Lisbon Time Zone (WET/WEST) synchronization and Euro currency formatting in billing systems while supporting UTF-8 diacritic characters (ç, á, ã) in device interfaces.
Released under Cisco’s European Localization Framework in Q2 2024, it resolves display inconsistencies in Jabber 12.12+ Portuguese interfaces and enhances compatibility with Portugal’s Emergency Services Communication Protocol. Certified for CUCM clusters running 12.5(1)SU5+, the package supports both physical UCS C240 M6 servers and VMware ESXi 8.0U1+ virtual environments.
Core Technical Enhancements
- Diacritic Character Optimization
- Implements ISO/IEC 8859-15 encoding for Portuguese-specific glyph rendering
- Fixes text wrapping issues in multi-byte CDR exports (CSCwy78451)
- Supports õ/ã characters in Cisco Unity Connection voicemail transcripts
- Regional Compliance
- VAT 23% calculation alignment in automated billing reports
- Euro currency formatting (€1.234,56) compliant with EU standards
- Daylight saving adjustments per Portugal’s 2025 national calendar
- Security Improvements
- SHA3-512 package integrity verification
- TLS 1.3 compliance for metadata downloads
- Addresses CVE-2024-33522 (locale configuration vulnerability)
- Device Ecosystem Support
- Localized XML services for Cisco ATA 192 Analog Telephone Adapters
- Portuguese TTS voices for 8865/8867 IP Phones
Compatibility Matrix
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM | 12.5(1)SU5 to 12.5(1)SU8 |
IM&P | 12.5(1)SU6+ |
Emergency Responder | 12.5(1)ES7 |
Hardware | UCS C240 M5/M6, BE7000H |
Virtualization | VMware ESXi 8.0U1+, HyperFlex 5.2+ |
System Requirements
- 750MB free disk space per cluster node
- Cisco Prime Collaboration 12.5(1)SU4+
- UTC+00:00 timezone configuration
Obtaining the Software
Cisco requires active Collaboration Flex or Enterprise Agreement licenses for regional localization packages. Verified distribution channels include:
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Cisco Software Center
- Search “CUCM 12.5 Southern Europe Language Packs”
- Filter by “Portugal” and “Portuguese”
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Enterprise License Manager
- Redeem PAK code COLLAB-LOC-PRT
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Authorized Resellers
- IOSHub.net provides SHA-3 verification:
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For legacy system support, open TAC case referencing CSCxa-XXXXXX with cluster diagnostics. Always validate compatibility through Cisco’s Locale Compliance Checker before deployment.