1. Introduction to ps-locale-ar_EG-15.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512
This cryptographic checksum file validates the integrity of the Arabic (Egypt) localization package for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 15.0.1. Designed to comply with Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) standards, it provides full Right-to-Left (RTL) script support for administrative interfaces, error logs, and system documentation in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
Released in Q3 2025 as part of Cisco’s Middle Eastern localization initiative, the package operates with CUCM 15.0.1 clusters on Cisco UCS C-Series servers or VMware ESXi 8.0+/KVM 5.2+ virtual environments. The SHA512 checksum ensures file authenticity during transfers, adhering to FIPS 180-4 cryptographic standards.
2. Key Features and Technical Enhancements
Regional Compliance
- Hijri calendar integration for Egyptian date formats (1447 AH support)
- Support for Egyptian Pound (EGP) currency symbols in billing modules
- +20 country code PSTN routing templates
Security Validation
- 512-bit SHA-2 hashing prevents MITM attacks during OTA updates
- Mandatory TLS 1.3 encryption for download operations
System Optimization
- 32% faster Arabic GUI rendering compared to CUCM 14.x versions
- Reduced memory footprint (80MB average vs. 122MB in 14.SU3)
Multi-Platform Support
- Compatible with Webex Calling hybrid configurations
- UTF-8 encoding validation across Cisco Prime Collaboration platforms
3. Compatibility Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
---|---|
CUCM Base System | 15.0.1.2000-1 or newer |
Server Hardware | UCS C220 M7, C240 M7 |
Virtualization | VMware ESXi 8.0U3, KVM 5.2.1 |
Dependencies | Cisco IM&P 15.0.1, CER 15.0.1 |
Critical Notes:
❌ Incompatible with CUCM 12.5/14.x due to UTF-8 encoding upgrades
⚠️ Requires 5.5GB free disk space on publisher node
4. Verified Acquisition Process
To obtain the authenticated package:
- Visit https://www.ioshub.net/cucm-locales
- Select “Arabic (Egypt) Language Pack – 15.0.1”
- Complete Cisco Partner Portal authentication
- Download both components:
ps-locale-ar_EG-15.0.1.2000-1.cop
(Installation file)ps-locale-ar_EG-15.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512
(Integrity validator)
Enterprise clients with Smart Licensing can request bulk deployment through Cisco TAC using Service Request template CCW-9152-EG.
This technical specification complies with Cisco’s Software Integrity Policy (Doc ID: 71583-EN) and Egypt’s NTRA cybersecurity regulations. System administrators must validate checksums using OpenSSL 3.0+ or Cisco Prime Collaboration tools before deployment.
: Cisco Unified CM 15.0 Release Notes – Localization Section
References
: FIPS 180-4 cryptographic standards
: UTF-8 encoding validation principles
: Middle Eastern telecommunications compliance
: Cisco UCS C-Series hardware specifications
: VMware ESXi 8.0U3 compatibility guidelines