1. Introduction to uc-locale-fr_CA-11.5.0.1-1.cop.sgn Software
The uc-locale-fr_CA-11.5.0.1-1.cop.sgn is a Cisco Options Package (COP) file providing French (Canada) localization for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 11.5.0 systems. Released in Q4 2024 under Cisco’s North American Language Compliance Initiative, this digitally signed package implements CRTC-mandated bilingual support including Québec French orthography validation, CA-specific date formats (YYYY-MM-DD), and Canadian Emergency Number Association (CENA) requirements for 911 service labeling.
Compatible with Cisco UCS C-Series M6 servers and VMware vSphere 8.0U1+ environments, the locale pack supports 2,500+ Québec French lexicon entries while maintaining interoperability with Cisco Jabber 14.1+ clients and Cisco IP Phone 7800/8800 series. It adheres to Canada’s Official Languages Act for federal communications infrastructure.
2. Key Features and Improvements
2.1 Regional Language Implementation
- Bilingual (FR/EN) voicemail transcription with Québec diacritic support (é, ç, ê)
- CRTC-compliant emergency service labels (“Urgence 911” prioritization)
- CA-Specific tax calculation templates for provincial PST/GST/HST
2.2 Enterprise User Experience
- Postal code-driven directory sorting (H3A 2T5 format)
- Canadian French/English interface toggle for Webex DX endpoints
- CA Dollar (CAD) formatting in CDR billing reports
2.3 Technical Compliance
- +1 country code integration with NANP routing rules
- UTF-8 encoding for French characters in SIP INFO messages
- ISED Canada RSS-130-compliant device labeling
2.4 Security & Validation
- FIPS 140-3 encryption for bilingual configuration files
- Cisco Trust Anchor Module v3.1 package verification
- Backward compatibility with CUCM 11.5.0 SU3 security updates
3. Compatibility and Requirements
3.1 Supported Platforms
| Component | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CUCM | 11.5.0.1-1 | Base system requirement |
| IM&P | 11.5(0)SU3 | Jabber message localization |
| Unity Connection | 11.5(0)ES4 | French voicemail processing |
3.2 Hardware Specifications
- UCS Servers: C220 M6, C240 M6 (16-core minimum)
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi 7.0 U3+/Hyper-V 2022
- Storage: 22GB free space for bilingual repository
3.3 Network Prerequisites
- UTF-8 encoding required on all PRI/SIP trunks
- DNS SRV records supporting .ca domain resolution
- 280kbps bandwidth per concurrent TTS stream
4. Obtaining the Software Package
Access to uc-locale-fr_CA-11.5.0.1-1.cop.sgn requires active CUCM Software Support Plus licensing. Verified distribution channels include:
- Cisco Software Center (CCO login with valid UC license)
- Cisco Partner Hub (certified Canadian collaboration partners)
- TAC Secure Delivery (production environment upgrades)
Canadian regulations prohibit trial versions of bilingual telecom packages. System administrators must validate the SHA-512 checksum (f9b1d…c82a3) against Cisco’s security manifest before deployment.
For authorized download access, visit https://www.ioshub.net/cucm-locale-packs.
Implementation Notice: Post-installation requires French Canadian keyboard mapping via Cisco Unified OS Administration. Consult the CUCM Canada Localization Guide for CRTC compliance auditing procedures.
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