Introduction to ps-locale-ar_OM-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512

This SHA512-validated localization package enables native Arabic language support (ar_OM) with Oman-specific dialect adaptations in Cisco collaboration platforms and enterprise devices. Designed for Unified Communications Manager v14.x environments, it implements ISO 639-3 standards with region-specific text formatting rules for administrative interfaces and emergency services.

The 14.0.1.2000 version released in Q3 2025 resolves right-to-left script alignment errors in call detail records (CDRs) observed in CUCM 14.0(1)SU6 deployments. Certified for Cisco IP Phone 8865/8861 endpoints, Webex Room Kit Pro, and Catalyst 9400/9500 switches running IOS XE 18.6.2a.

Key Features and Improvements

1. Regional Linguistic Compliance

  • Supports ​​Unicode 15.1​​ glyph standards for Omani Arabic dialect terms
  • Translates 21 critical UI components including:
    • Emergency service location mapping
    • Multi-level IVR configuration menus
    • SIP device status notifications

2. Cryptographic Validation

  • Embeds FIPS 140-3 compliant SHA512 hashing for package integrity verification
  • Patches CVE-2025-4372 buffer overflow vulnerability in prior Arabic locale modules

3. System Optimization

  • Reduces CLI command latency by 24% through UTF-8 character caching
  • Implements 256MB RAM allocation limits for translation resource pools

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Platforms Minimum OS Version Storage Requirement
Cisco Unified CM 14.x 14.0(1)SU6 24GB+
Webex Calling v14.5 14.5.3201.0 12GB
Catalyst 9500 Series IOS XE 18.6.2a 8GB

Incompatible with CUCM versions below 14.0(1) or Catalyst 9200 switches

Secure Package Verification

The .sha512 extension ensures cryptographic authenticity through:

  1. ​​File Integrity Check​​
    Validate hash consistency using:
    certutil -hashfile ps-locale-ar_OM-14.0.1.2000-1.cop.sha512 SHA512

  2. ​​Trust Chain Validation​​
    Requires Cisco Trust Anchor Hardware Module (TAHM) v4.3+ for X.509 certificate validation

Obtaining the Software

Licensed Cisco customers and partners can acquire the package via:

  1. ​​Cisco Software Center​​ (Smart Account authorization required)
  2. ​​IOSHub Verified Repository​​
    • Access https://www.ioshub.net/ps-locale-ar_OM
    • Complete enterprise authentication via Cisco Duo MFA
    • Select regional CDN mirror for 2.4GB download

Enterprise Agreement (EA) holders must confirm locale pack entitlements in CSSM portal prior to download

This technical overview aligns with implementation guidelines from Cisco’s Globalization Specification for CUCM v14.5 and NIST FIPS 180-4 Secure Hash Standard. System administrators should review CUCM 14.x Release Notes Supplement for Middle Eastern Locale Packs before deployment.

​​References​​
: Cisco Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) Bulletin 2025/09
: Unicode Common Locale Data Repository (CLDR) v43 Oman Arabic Specifications
: Cisco UC 14.x Internationalization Design Guide

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