Iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova
Mastering Network Virtualization: A Deep Dive into the iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova Image
If your organization is migrating from a legacy IOS-based network to IOS XR, the 5.2.2 CLI is a perfect bridge. The command structure (e.g., commit , show configuration failed ) is identical to modern IOS XR, making it a safe training environment.
Setup Directory:
Create a directory named xrv-k9-5.2.2 in /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ and move the hda.qcow2 file there. iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova
2. Initial Configuration
EVE-NG
This specific version (5.2.2) is built for simulation environments like , GNS3 , or direct deployment on VMware ESXi . Virtual CPU (vCPU): Requires a minimum of 1 vCPU . Mastering Network Virtualization: A Deep Dive into the
Save the configuration:
What it is:
An OVA (Open Virtual Appliance) file containing Cisco IOS XRv (software image) packaged for virtualization. The "k9" indicates it includes cryptographic/crypto features; "demo" implies demo/licensing; "5.2.2" is the IOS XR software release version. Import the OVA into VMware (File → Deploy
- Import the OVA into VMware (File → Deploy OVF Template or similar).
- Adjust VM hardware (vCPUs, RAM, NIC count) as needed.
- Start the VM and access console via the hypervisor.
- Complete initial IOS XR setup (root/boot, configure interfaces, XR-specific CLI modes).
Virtual Machine (VM) based platform running 32-bit Cisco IOS XR software with a QNX microkernel. System Requirements: 3072 MB (3GB). Package Format:
