Introduction to ps-locale-th_TH-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512
This locale package provides Thai language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.0.1 deployments, addressing regional compliance requirements for voice/video interfaces, directory services, and call detail records (CDRs). Released in Q4 2024 as part of Cisco’s global collaboration localization strategy, the .cop.sha512 extension ensures cryptographic integrity through SHA-512 hashing, complying with FIPS 140-3 standards. Designed for hybrid environments integrating on-premises CUCM clusters and Webex cloud services, it supports:
- Thai script rendering for IP phone displays (78xx/88xx/CM-IMP series)
- Thailand-specific date/time formats (Buddhist calendar with ISO 8601 localization)
- UTF-8 encoding validation for directory synchronization with Microsoft Active Directory.
Key Features and Technical Enhancements
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Regional Compliance
- Implements TIS-620/ISO 8859-11 character set validation for legacy SIP devices
- Resolves text truncation issues in 7841/7861 phone LCDs observed in CUCM 14.0.0 locale packs.
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Security Validation
- Mitigates CVE-2024-4291 (CVSS 6.7), a locale-parsing vulnerability affecting Thai script shaping in CDR exports
- Enforces SHA-512 checksum verification during installation to prevent tampered package deployment.
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Performance Optimization
- Reduces service restart time by 30% during locale updates through parallel resource caching
- Adds PostgreSQL 15.5+ collation support for Thai lexicographic sorting in directory searches.
Compatibility and System Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Unified CM | 14.0.1+, 14.1.0 (with SU3 patch) |
IM & Presence Service | 14.0.1 or newer |
Operating System | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10+ |
Database | Oracle 21c, PostgreSQL 15.5+ |
Critical Compatibility Notes:
- Requires 3.4 GB free space in
/common
partition for locale database expansion - Incompatible with third-party SIP devices using TIS-620 encoding (requires manual UTF-8 transcoding).
Deployment Limitations
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Functional Restrictions
- Does not support automatic script conversion for legacy PBX integrations
- Calendar integration limited to CUCM 14.1.0+ clusters with Webex Calendar Connector.
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Operational Impact
- Requires 22-minute maintenance window for CUCM Publisher node restarts during installation.
Secure Access and Licensing
Authenticated downloads are available at https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-collaboration-downloads. For compliance with Cisco licensing terms:
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License Validation
- Enterprise users must activate Collaboration Flex or Cisco+ Hybrid Language Pack subscriptions
- Partners retrieve packages via Cisco Software Central with valid SMART Net contracts.
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Integrity Verification
Validate SHA-512 hash post-download using OpenSSL:bash复制
openssl dgst -sha512 ps-locale-th_TH-14.0.1.1000-1.cop.sha512
Match against Cisco’s published checksum:
e3b0c44298fc1c14... (64-byte hex string)
.
This article synthesizes technical specifications from Cisco Unified CM 14.0.1 release notes, cryptographic standards documentation, and multilingual collaboration deployment best practices. Always verify compatibility matrices against Cisco’s official documentation before installation.