After import, set VM to VMware hardware v13 or higher , disable USB/printers, and set console to telnet for easier lab integration.
Without a license, the Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router is rate-limited to , making it useful for basic control plane learning but not for data plane performance testing. Production images require a license, while the demo image is specifically for evaluation and learning. To deploy a production image in simulation mode, supported hypervisors are VMWare ESXi 5.0 or later, or QEMU 1.0.
Have you used this image before, or are you looking for a modern alternative? Share your experiences below. iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova
As a demo unit, it is often rate-limited (frequently to 2 Mbps), making it unsuitable for production traffic. Resource Requirements:
IOS XR 5.2.2 introduced robust Segment Routing support. Try these commands: After import, set VM to VMware hardware v13
! Commit the changes (CRITICAL STEP) commit
Once completed, the IOS XRv 5.2.2 node will be available to add directly to your web UI topologies. 6. Troubleshooting Common Deployment Issues Issue 1: CPU Hog / Virtual Machine Unresponsive To deploy a production image in simulation mode,
Once the iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova is up and running, what can you actually do with it? Let’s explore a few lab scenarios.
The OVA format is standard for VMware platforms but can be converted for other hypervisors.
Are you setting this up to study a specific (like MPLS, BGP, or Segment Routing)?