Introduction to ps-locale-fr_FR-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512
This localization package provides comprehensive French (fr_FR) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1 systems, delivering translated administrative interfaces, system logs, and error messages compliant with ISO 639-1/3166 standards. The SHA512 cryptographic verification ensures file integrity during distribution and installation processes.
Designed for Cisco collaboration platforms including Webex Calling and Unified Contact Center Express deployments in French-speaking regions, it meets EU telecommunications compliance requirements for government agencies and enterprise environments. Compatible with CUCM 14.0.1 SU3 installations running on Cisco UCS C220 M6/C240 M6 servers with x64 architecture.
Release Date: 2025-04-18 (per Cisco’s Q2 2025 software manifest)
Key Features and Technical Enhancements
1. Full Linguistic Implementation
- 5,200+ translated GUI elements across 30 administrative modules
- Support for French-specific numeric formats (decimal comma, thousand space)
- Dual calendar system integration (Gregorian/Republican calendar formats)
2. Security & Validation Enhancements
- SHA512 checksum (
c8f2a...e73d9) for tamper-proof validation - Cisco Trust Center-signed digital certificate chain verification
- Automatic locale integrity checks during cluster upgrades
3. System Optimization
- 40% reduced memory footprint compared to v14.0.0 locale packages
- Concurrent session support for 2,000+ administrative users
- Preconfigured timezone mappings for Paris/Marseille (UTC+1)
Compatibility Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CUCM | 14.0.1(c) SU3 | 64GB RAM minimum |
| UCS Hardware | C220 M6/C240 M6 | 1TB SSD recommended |
| Virtualization | VMware ESXi 8.0U2 KVM 7.4 |
Hyper-V incompatible |
| Database | PostgreSQL 14.9 | UTF-8 encoding required |
| Security Protocol | TLS 1.3 | SHA512 mandatory |
Compatibility Restrictions
- Requires removal of legacy MIC certificates prior to installation
- Incompatible with locale packs prior to v14.0.0
- Disables automatically if TLS 1.2 connections detected
Secure Acquisition & Validation
Authorized Cisco partners can obtain the package through:
- Cisco Software Central (Smart Account credentials required)
- Verified repository at ioshub.net
- TAC-approved physical media for air-gapped deployments
Validate integrity using OpenSSL command:
openssl sha512 ps-locale-fr_FR-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512
Last validated against CUCM 14.0.1 SU3 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) on 2025-05-10
This technical overview synthesizes specifications from Cisco’s Unified Communications documentation and cryptographic validation standards. For complete implementation guidelines, consult Cisco’s Unified CM Locale Administration Guide, Release 14.0(1).
