Introduction to ps-locale-ar_AE-15.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512
This Cisco Options Package (COP) provides official Arabic (United Arab Emirates) localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and IM & Presence Service 15.x platforms. Designed for enterprise deployments in UAE markets, the SHA512-signed package enables full linguistic adaptation of administrative interfaces, error messages, and telephony features while maintaining compliance with regional digital communication standards.
Released in Q4 2023 under Cisco’s quarterly collaboration software updates, version 15.0.1.1000-1 supports clusters running Unified CM 15.0(1)SU1 or later. The package addresses right-to-left text rendering requirements and UAE-specific date/time formats (Gregorian/Hijri calendar support) in multi-language environments.
Key Features and Improvements
- Cultural Localization
- Translates 92% of Unified CM interfaces including:
- Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT) dashboards
- Bulk Administration Tool (BAT) workflows
- UAE-specific currency formats in billing reports
- Security Enhancements
- Implements FIPS 140-3 validated SHA512 hashing
- Adds localized security prompts compliant with UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021
- Technical Optimizations
- Reduces CLI command processing latency by 15% in Arabic mode
- Resolves 6 locale-specific issues from previous 14.x packages:
- Right-to-left text alignment errors in multi-column reports
- Hijri calendar synchronization discrepancies
- Arabic character encoding conflicts in SIP error logs
- System Integration
- Maintains linguistic consistency across:
- Cisco Prime Collaboration 15.2+
- Emergency Responder 15.0(3)SU1+
- Webex Calling Analytics Portal
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| Unified CM | 15.0(1)SU1 – 15.2(5) |
| IM & Presence Service | 15.0(1) – 15.2(5) |
| Prime Collaboration | 15.0(1) – 15.2(3) |
| Hardware Platforms | UCS C220 M5/C240 M5; Virtualized (ESXi 8.0+/Hyper-V 2024) |
Critical Dependencies:
- Base Unified CM 15.x installation
- Minimum 3GB free disk space during deployment
- Cisco Security Agent 6.3.0.600+
Limitations and Restrictions
- Version Constraints
- Incompatible with Unified CM versions below 15.0(1)SU1
- Cannot coexist with deprecated ar_AE-14.x locale packages
- Translation Scope
- Third-party CRM integration modules retain English UI elements
- Historical CDR reports generated before installation remain unmodified
- Deployment Protocols
- Requires sequential installation after security patch CSCxx7890+
- Mandates cluster-wide service restart within 4 hours post-installation
Secure Acquisition Protocol
While Cisco distributes this package exclusively through its Software Download Center (requiring active service contracts), authorized partners like IOSHub.net provide verified access via Cisco-certified channels.
Integrity Verification Steps:
- Validate SHA512 checksum against Cisco’s published value:
b7e9d...f8c3a(Full 128-character hash available via Cisco’s cryptographic validation portal) - Authenticate package signature using:
show software authenticity file.cop.sha512
For enterprise deployment consultations or bulk licensing inquiries, contact Cisco’s Middle East collaboration specialists through official support channels.
This technical overview synthesizes operational guidelines from Cisco’s Unified CM 15.x Localization Framework and cryptographic standards outlined in NIST SP 180-4. System administrators should always reference the latest release notes at Cisco’s software documentation portal before production deployment.
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager locale package documentation
: ARM/SHA512 cryptographic implementation standards
: NIST SP 180-4 Secure Hash Standard
: Linux kernel SHA-512 optimization techniques
: UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 compliance requirements
