Cisco Csr1000v Ova [upd]
| OVA Flavor | vCPU | vRAM | Expected Throughput | Typical License | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2 | 2.5 GB | Up to 100 Mbps | Essentials | | CSR1000v-M2 | 2 | 4 GB | Up to 250 Mbps | Essentials / Advantage | | CSR1000v-M4 | 4 | 8 GB | Up to 500 Mbps | Advantage / Premium | | CSR1000v-M8 | 8 | 16 GB | Up to 1 Gbps | Premium | | CSR1000v-M16 | 16 | 32 GB | Up to 2 Gbps+ | Premium (High Performance) |
Obtain the .ova file from the Cisco Software Download page (requires a Cisco account). Deploy Template: In vSphere Client, select Deploy OVF Template . Browse and select the downloaded .ova file.
The CSR 1000v is supported on leading Type 1 (native, bare-metal) hypervisors, including VMware ESXi, Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), and Microsoft Hyper-V. While deploying an OVA is the preferred method for VMware ESXi , it is important to note that the OVA deployment method is not supported for KVM and Hyper-V environments. In these cases, you must manually create the VM using the .iso file.
Ideal for CCNA/CCNP/CCIE labbing because it supports nearly all physical IOS XE features in a virtual format. Build CCIE V5 Lab Cisco Cloud Services Router CSR 1000V cisco csr1000v ova
In a lab environment (Cisco Modeling Labs), where the image runs in demo mode, throughput is intentionally limited to around 1.6 Mb/s. For optimal performance, it is crucial to use the recommended para-virtualized driver, , as it performs much better than emulated drivers like e1000.
Beyond private hypervisors, the CSR 1000v is also available as a native application in all major public clouds, including , Microsoft Azure , and Google Cloud Platform .
Before downloading and deploying the OVA, ensure your hypervisor platform has adequate resources. The CSR 1000V features a modular architecture where performance scales dynamically with the allocated hardware resources. Throughput Tier Virtual CPUs (vCPUs) Memory (RAM) Disk Space High Performance (1 Gbps) Ultra Performance (5 Gbps+) 4 GB to 8 GB Key Hypervisor Compatibility | OVA Flavor | vCPU | vRAM |
The CSR 1000V boots by default with a trial evaluation license, which caps throughput performance at a very restrictive level (typically 100 Kbps) after the trial period expires.
Follow the wizard to name the VM and map the virtual network adapters to your host's virtual switches.
Before downloading the OVA, ensure your infrastructure meets these requirements: 1. System Requirements (Minimum Lab Settings) 1-2 RAM: 4 GB (Recommended 8GB for higher throughput) Storage: 8 GB disk space The CSR 1000v is supported on leading Type
wizard. This will allow you to map network interfaces and set initial parameters. Initial Access:
Enter a unique name for your virtual router and select a target datacenter folder.