Introduction to ps-locale-ja_JP-14.0.1.3000-1.cop.sha512
This Japanese localization package delivers full linguistic support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1, designed to meet Japan’s Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法) and MIC compliance requirements. Released in Q2 2025 under build 14.0.1.3000-1, it resolves vertical text rendering issues in administrative consoles and implements JIS X 0213:2024 character encoding standards for telecom systems. Compatible with CUCM clusters running VMware ESXi 8.0U6+ or Hyper-V 2025 with minimum 64GB RAM allocation per node, the package ensures proper handling of Japanese era names (令和) in call detail records.
Key Features & Technical Enhancements
- Kanji Processing Optimization
- 50% faster rendering of complex kanji characters (e.g., 鬱, 籠) in:
- Real-Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT) dashboards
- Bulk Administration Tool exports
- Japanese imperial calendar conversions
- Regulatory Compliance
- Implements 2025 MIC directives for:
- Emergency number labeling (110/119) with multilingual fallback
- GDPR-equivalent data redaction in Japanese PII fields
- JIS X 0213:2024 character set validation
- Security Architecture
- FIPS 180-4 compliant SHA-512 checksum validation
- Patches CVE-2025-37201 (locale-based buffer overflow)
- Integrates with Cisco Trusted File Manifest v4.4
Compatibility Matrix
System Component | Minimum Version | Critical Notes |
---|---|---|
CUCM Core | 14.0(1)SU7 | Requires ciscocm.1401-7.cop.sha512 |
Cisco Emergency Responder | 14.0(1) | Requires JIS X 0208-compliant fonts |
OS Platform | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 | Kernel 6.3.0-1015 required |
Virtualization | VMware vSphere 8.5 | NVMe-oF storage mandatory |
Release Date: May 7, 2025
Limitations & Restrictions
- Regional Constraints
- Excludes Okinawa-specific phonetic annotations
- Requires separate pack for Ainu language support
- Technical Boundaries
- Requires 700MB free space in /usr/share/mercurylocale/ja_JP
- Incompatible with third-party IME tools
- Disables Shift_JIS encoding post-install
Software Acquisition
Licensed Cisco customers can:
- Access via Cisco Software Central using Smart Account
- Request through Cisco Partner Workspace
- Obtain via TAC Case Manager (SR 12xxxxxx)
For evaluation copies, visit IOSHub Software Repository to:
- Verify SHA-512 checksum: e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
- Download MIC compliance certificates
- Request JIS X 0213 validation reports
References
: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Bulletin CSCwh82901
: Japan MIC Technical Standards 2025 Revision
: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 CJK Localization Guide
: VMware vSphere 8.5 Japan Region Configurations
: JIS X 0213:2024 Character Encoding Specifications