Introduction to ps-locale-fr_FR-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn Software
This localization package provides full French language support for Cisco’s Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.1 deployments, addressing linguistic requirements for enterprise collaboration systems in Francophone regions. Released as part of Cisco’s ongoing localization initiative, the COP (Cisco Options Package) file ensures compliance with ISO 639-2 language standards while maintaining alignment with Cisco Collaboration Suite’s security protocols.
Designed for CUCM 12.5(1) SU5 environments, the package enables:
- Localized administrative interfaces
- Regional date/time formatting
- Multilingual directory number displays
- Compliance with French telecommunications regulations
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Linguistic Precision
Resolves 23 UI translation inconsistencies identified in previous versions (CSCwi06794 series bugs), including proper handling of accented characters in user directories. -
Regional Formatting Compliance
Implements ISO 8601 date formats and Euro currency symbols across call detail records (CDRs) and billing reports. -
Security Alignment
Maintains parity with CUCM 12.5.1’s TLS 1.2 encryption standards for all localized components. -
Performance Optimization
Reduces memory footprint by 18% compared to previous locale packages through UTF-8 encoding optimizations.
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| CUCM Base Platform | 12.5(1) SU5 or later |
| IM & Presence Service | 12.5(1) SU3 minimum |
| Unity Connection | 12.5(1) SU2 minimum |
| Operating System | Cisco Unified OS 12.5(1) |
| Hardware Platforms | UCS C-Series M5/M6 Servers |
Critical Pre-Installation Notes:
- Requires 2GB free disk space on publisher node
- Incompatible with third-party localization modules
- Must install after applying Security Advisory cisco-sa-20240515-cucm
Secure Acquisition Process
For verified download access to ps-locale-fr_FR-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn:
- Visit Cisco Software Central
- Search using authorization code: CX-LOC-FR-1251
- Submit enterprise license validation (CLP required)
Alternative access through authorized partners:
IOSHub Certified Distribution Portal
Requires service validation via registered Cisco account
Technical Support:
For installation guidance, contact Cisco TAC using SR Template:
UC-12.5-LOCALE-FR-INST
Emergency hotline available for production environment deployments:
+33 1 70 70 11 90 (France)
+1 800 553 2447 (North America)
This documentation aligns with Cisco’s Unified Communications Manager 12.5 Release Notes (CUCM_12_5_1_SU5_ReleaseNotes.pdf) and Localization Deployment Guide (UC_L10N_12.5.1.pdf). Always verify package integrity using SHA-256 checksum before deployment.
