Iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova
Convert the extracted .vmdk disk file to Qemu .qcow2 format:
: High-performance testing, EVPN/SRv6, production workloads, or security-sensitive environments.
To run version 5.2.2 efficiently, your virtualization environment should meet these minimum specifications: 1 core (supports up to 8 for demo purposes).
| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | | Cisco IOS XR 5.2.2 | | Architecture | 64-bit | | vCPUs | 1 (minimum), 2-4 recommended | | RAM | 4-6 GB (can be heavy for laptop labs) | | Disk (virtual) | ~8-12 GB | | Interfaces | Typically 4-8 GigabitEthernet ports (depending on vNIC config) | | Licensing | Demo – no license file required for basic use, but limits apply | iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova
! Enable SSH ssh server v2 ssh server netconf ! Essential for automation later
Versions this guide is based on: EVE Image Name Downloaded Filename Version vCPUs vRAM xrv-k9-5.1.1 iosxrv-k9-demo-5.1.12.ova 5.1.
Do not confuse this with a full IOS XRv image. The demo version has important constraints: Convert the extracted
Despite its ease of use, users may encounter some common issues:
One of the most widely recognized legacy demonstration files for this platform is . This article explores what this file is, its architecture, how to deploy it, and its practical use cases in modern network simulation. What is iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova?
The OVA format is standard for VMware platforms but can be converted for other hypervisors. Enable SSH ssh server v2 ssh server netconf
The iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova file is a legacy, yet highly popular, virtual machine image used by network engineers, students, and architects to simulate the Cisco IOS XR operating system. As a 32-bit version of the IOS XR software, it provides a functional control plane, allowing users to practice configuration, troubleshooting, and automation in a virtualized environment without needing physical hardware.
The virtualized version mimics the control plane functionality of physical line cards and Route Processors (RPs). While the demo version relies on software-based forwarding—making it unsuitable for production traffic—it supports a near-identical feature set for control plane testing, including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, and segment routing. 2. Technical Specifications & File Details
| Resource | iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova | iosxrv-k9-demo-5.1.1_2.ova (for comparison) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 | 2 | | vRAM (Memory) | 3072 MB (3 GB) | 4096 MB (4 GB) | | vNICs (Virtual Network Interfaces) | Up to 6 (created automatically on VMware ESXi) | Up to 6 (created automatically on VMware ESXi) | | CPU Type | QNX microkernel (32-bit) | QNX microkernel (32-bit) | | Source | EVE-NG Documentation | EVE-NG Documentation | | RAM | 3072 MB | 4096 MB |
copy running-config startup-config