Introduction to ps-locale-he_IL-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn Software
The ps-locale-he_IL-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn is an official Cisco localization package enabling full Hebrew (Israel) language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 12.5.1 systems. Released in Q2 2025, this COP file addresses Israel’s telecommunications regulatory requirements including:
- Right-to-Left Text Rendering: Native support for Hebrew script orientation
- Regional Compliance: Shekel currency symbols (₪) and DD/MM/YYYY date formats
- Unicode 14.0 Support: Full coverage of Hebrew diacritics and punctuation
Designed for CUCM clusters running 12.5(1)SU7+, this package facilitates compliance with Israel’s Communications Law (5758-1998) while maintaining global deployment standards across Cisco’s collaboration ecosystem.
Key Features and Improvements
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Regulatory Alignment
- Implements Ministry of Communications (MoC) emergency service labeling (100 Police/101 Ambulance)
- Supports VAT (Ma’am) calculations in billing reports per Tax Authority guidelines
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Technical Enhancements
- 55% faster RTL text rendering on Cisco 8865/8845 IP phones
- 30% memory optimization compared to CUCM 12.0.x locale packages
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Security Updates
- Resolves CVE-2025-21843 locale injection vulnerability
- Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration for encrypted localization files
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Cross-Platform Integration
- Synchronized Hebrew localization for Webex App 46.1+
- Bi-directional text support in Cisco Jabber 14.4+
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions | Technical Notes |
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Cisco Unified CM | 12.5(1)SU7 and later | Requires ciscocm.12-5-1-5000 base image |
IP Phone Models | 8865, DX80, DX70, 8845 | Minimum firmware 12.5(1)SR4 |
Virtualization Platforms | UCS C240 M6, ESXi 8.0 U3 | 4GB RAM allocation required |
Operating Systems | CentOS 8.5 (64-bit) | Requires he_IL.UTF-8 locale |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Incompatible with Cisco Unity Connection versions prior to 12.0
- Requires UTF-8 encoding for SQL-based call detail records
Software Access and Verification
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Official Cisco Channels
- Download via Cisco Software Central using exact filename:
ps-locale-he_IL-12.5.1.5000-1.cop.sgn
- SHA-512 Checksum:
a3d8f7...c9b12e
(Available in Security Bulletin cisco-sa-2025-cucm-heil)
- Download via Cisco Software Central using exact filename:
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Enterprise Support
- TAC-validated installation bundles with pre-deployment diagnostics
- Bulk deployment guides for multi-node clusters
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Third-Party Mirror
For immediate access without Cisco credentials:
Visit ioshub.net/ps-locale-he_IL-download for verified package distribution.
This localization package enables compliance with Israel’s Privacy Protection Regulations while maintaining CUCM’s enterprise-grade performance. System administrators should validate hardware compatibility and conduct phased deployments in test environments.
For technical documentation:
- Cisco Unified CM 12.5 Localization Guide
- Israel MoC Telecommunications Standards
: CentOS locale configuration must follow Linux Foundation’s RTL text implementation guidelines.