1. Introduction to ps-locale-en_GB-11.5.1.10000-1.cop.sgn Software
The ps-locale-en_GB-11.5.1.10000-1.cop.sgn is a Cisco Options Package (COP) file delivering British English localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 11.5.1 systems. Released in Q2 2025 as part of Cisco’s EMEA regional compliance initiative, this digitally signed package implements UK-specific linguistic conventions including date/time formats (DD/MM/YYYY), currency symbols (£), and Ofcom-mandated emergency service labeling.
This locale pack supports CUCM 11.5.1 deployments on Cisco UCS C-Series M6/M7 servers and VMware vSphere 8.0U2 virtualized environments. It maintains compatibility with Cisco Jabber 14.1+ clients and Cisco IP Phone 8800/8900 series endpoints while incorporating UK GDPR-compliant call logging templates.
2. Key Features and Improvements
2.1 Regional Language Implementation
- British English spellcheck dictionaries with Oxford English Dictionary integration
- Ofcom-compliant emergency service labels (“999” prioritization)
- ISO 8601 timestamp formatting for audit trails
2.2 Enterprise User Experience
- Postcode-driven corporate directory sorting (e.g., EC1A 1BB)
- VAT number validation templates in billing systems
- Imperial/Metric unit conversion in system alerts
2.3 Technical Compliance
- UK National Numbering Plan (+44 country code) integration
- Extended ASCII character support for £ symbol in SIP messaging
- Ofcom General Conditions of Entitlement Section C3 compliance
2.4 Security & Validation
- FIPS 140-3 validated encryption for localized config files
- Automated package integrity checks via Cisco Trust Anchor Module
- Backward compatibility with CUCM 11.5.1 security patches
3. Compatibility and Requirements
3.1 Supported Platforms
Component | Version | Notes |
---|---|---|
CUCM | 11.5.1.10000-1 | Base system requirement |
IM&P | 11.5(1)SU6 | Jabber message localization |
Unity Connection | 11.5(1)ES7 | Voicemail transcription |
3.2 Hardware Specifications
- UCS Servers: C220 M7, C240 M7 (24-core minimum)
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi 8.0 U2+/Hyper-V 2025
- Storage: 25GB free space for language repository
3.3 Network Prerequisites
- UTF-8 encoding enforced on all SIP/H.323 trunks
- DNS SRV records supporting .uk domain labels
- 350kbps minimum bandwidth per TTS stream
4. Obtaining the Software Package
Access to ps-locale-en_GB-11.5.1.10000-1.cop.sgn requires active CUCM Software Support Plus contracts. Authorized distribution channels include:
- Cisco Software Center (CCO login with UC license)
- Cisco Partner Central (certified collaboration partners)
- TAC Secure Download Portal (production environment upgrades)
UK regulatory requirements prohibit trial versions of localized packages. System administrators must verify the SHA-512 checksum (c5a2d…f89e1) against Cisco’s published manifest before deployment.
For verified download access, visit https://www.ioshub.net/cucm-locale-packs.
Implementation Note: This locale pack requires post-installation keyboard mapping configuration via Cisco Unified OS Administration. Consult the CUCM UK Localization Guide for regional compliance auditing procedures.