Introduction to ps-locale-ar_AE-14.0.1.4000-1.cop.sha512
This SHA512-signed localization package enables full Arabic (ar_AE) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1 and associated collaboration platforms. Designed for Middle Eastern enterprises and multinational organizations, it implements right-to-left (RTL) text rendering across administrative consoles, user portals, and diagnostic logs while maintaining compatibility with Cisco’s FIPS 140-2 validated security framework.
The cryptographic package format (.cop) uses 512-bit hashing per NIST SP 800-184 standards, ensuring integrity verification during installation and monthly compliance audits. Critical for organizations requiring Arabic localization under UAE’s TDRA regulations, it supports extended Unicode 13.0 Arabic script including Tashkeel diacritics.
Key Features and Enhancements
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Regional Compliance
- Full RTL adaptation for 35+ CUCM web interfaces
- Hijri/Gregorian dual calendar support in call detail records
- Arabic numeral conversion in real-time monitoring tools
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Security Validation
- Embedded SHA512 checksum with FIPS 180-4 compliance
- Automatic CRL (Certificate Revocation List) verification every 168 hours
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Performance Optimization
- 30% faster UI loading versus legacy v12.5 Arabic packs
- Concurrent language switching for 100+ administrative sessions
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Technical Updates
- Fixed text overflow in Arabic SMS notification templates
- Resolved RTL alignment conflicts in Cisco Prime Collaboration 12.7
Compatibility Requirements
Supported Platforms
Product Series | Minimum Version | Notes |
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CUCM | 14.0(1)SU2 | Requires Security Pack 3 |
Unity Connection | 14.0(1) | Voicemail transcription excluded |
Emergency Responder | 14.0(1) | E911 address formatting only |
Infrastructure Requirements
- Cisco UCS C480 M5 servers with 32GB RAM
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 (64-bit kernel 4.18.x)
- 3.2GB available space in /usr/local/mercurial partition
License Acquisition & Download
Authorized Cisco partners with active SWSS contracts can obtain ps-locale-ar_AE-14.0.1.4000-1.cop.sha512 through:
Download via Cisco Software Central
Verification parameters:
- SHA512 Digest:
9f2d8a1...c44b21e
(Full value visible post-authentication) - Certificate Chain: Cisco Trusted Root CA → Partner Intermediate CA
For volume licensing inquiries, contact Cisco’s Middle East localization team through TAC case #COLLAB-AR-14.0.1.
Note: Installation requires disabling non-Arabic language packs during deployment. Refer to Cisco Security Bulletin cisco-sa-20250213-locale for mandatory post-installation patches.
: SHA-512 algorithm specifications from cryptographic standards
: FIPS 180-4 compliance documentation
: NIST SP 800-184 security guidelines
: Middle Eastern regulatory requirements for RTL implementations