Introduction to ps-locale-de_DE-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn
This essential localization package enables native German language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM) 12.5(1) deployments across DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). It provides full translation of administrative interfaces, device displays, and voice prompts compliant with DIN/ISO standards for enterprise telephony systems.
Certified for UCM 12.5(1) SU3 and later versions, the package supports 60+ Cisco collaboration endpoints including Webex DX80 Gen3, IP Phone 8865 Multiplatform with German keyboard layouts, and Jabber 14.0 client localization. Released on January 18, 2025 (build 5000), it aligns with GDPR requirements for data display formats in German-speaking territories.
Key Features and Improvements
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Comprehensive Language Localization
- Translated XML service files for Cisco Unified Reporting 12.5(1) dashboards
- DIN 5008-compliant date/time formats (TT.MM.JJJJ) in call detail records
- Euro currency symbols (€) in CDR billing reports and phone LCD displays
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Regional Compliance Enhancements
- DTMF tone mapping for German analog trunk lines (T-ISDN PRI)
- Customized call waiting tones meeting BAPT (German telecom authority) specifications
- Legal intercept header translations per §113 TKG legislation
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Multi-Platform Support
- Synchronized localization for Cisco Unity Connection 12.5(1) voicemail prompts
- UTF-8 character encoding for UCM SQL database fields
- Right-to-left text alignment support for bilingual (German/Arabic) deployments
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Security Maintenance
- SHA-384 package signature verification via Cisco Cryptographic Image Validation
- Localized security warning messages for certificate expiration alerts
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Requirement |
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UCM Base Version | 12.5(1) SU3 or later |
IM and Presence Service | 12.5(1) with matching security patch |
Supported Devices | IP Phone 8800/8900 Series, Webex DX70/DX80, Jabber 14.0+ |
Server Architecture | Cisco UCS C220 M6/M7 or equivalent |
Cluster Configuration | All nodes must run identical locale version |
Note: Incompatible with third-party SIP devices using non-E.164 German numbering plans.
Obtaining the Software
Authorized downloads of ps-locale-de_DE-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn are available through Cisco’s validated partner network at https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-uc-localization.
Enterprise customers with active Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) licenses may access the package via Cisco Software Central using CCO credentials after regional compliance verification.
This localization package is governed by Cisco’s Global Trade Compliance policies and requires acceptance of the End User License Agreement (EULA). Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) certification applies only to Germany-based deployments.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Localization Guide, Release 12.5(1) – Cisco Systems, 2025