Xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1.qcow2 Download [new] Info
Upload the Xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1.qcow2 file to this new directory using an SFTP client.
Alternatively, it is included as part of the subscription, which is the most common way for engineers to access these images for testing.
Compatibility Guide
The Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router supports top of Ubuntu and Red Hat distributions using the Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM). The key file types used for installation include: Xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1.qcow2 Download
If you own Cisco Modeling Labs, the image is often available through the "refplat" (reference platform) ISO or the Cisco Learning Network Store .
Verify the MD5 or SHA512 checksum provided by Cisco against your downloaded file to guarantee image integrity.
The file is a virtual disk image for the Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router , running 64-bit IOS XR software version 7.1.1. This specific .qcow2 format is designed for deployment in KVM-based environments, such as GNS3 and EVE-NG , where it provides a virtualized alternative to physical hardware like the Cisco ASR 9000 series. Key Specifications for Version 7.1.1 Filename: xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1.qcow2 File Size: Approximately 1.44 GB MD5 Checksum: dcf241e3f8df0151fec2c7bfac9d96ac Upload the Xrv9k-fullk9-x-7
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Highly compatible; requires the image to be placed in a specific directory structure under /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ .
Open the VNC or Telnet console. The first boot can take as the internal virtual line cards and fabric components map out and compile. Do not interrupt this process. Verifying the Installation The key file types used for installation include:
The Cisco IOS XRv 9000 is a resource-intensive virtual appliance. Attempting to boot the image with insufficient hardware allocation will result in boot loops, CPU throttling, or kernel panics during the initial database instantiation. Hardware Component Minimum Specification Recommended Specification 4 to 8 Cores (Intel VT-x or AMD-V enabled) RAM 20 GB to 24 GB Disk Space 30 GB (Thin provisioned) 40 GB+ (SSD/NVMe storage preferred) Virtual NICs 4 (1 Management, 3 Data ports) Up to 32 interfaces
: 16 GB (16384 MB) is the standard requirement, though 19 GB is recommended if utilizing 10G interfaces.