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Runs 32-bit IOS XR on a QNX microkernel, appearing to the software as an x86-based machine.
This OVA was designed for:
GNS3 natively supports the IOS XRv platform. While you can extract the VMDK file from the OVA to run it via QEMU, the easiest method is using the official GNS3 IOS XRv appliance template. GNS3 automatically handles the console port configuration (Telnet) and interface mappings. 3. EVE-NG (Emulated Virtual Environment Next Generation)
: Requires converting the .vmdk to a .qcow2 format and following a specific directory naming convention (e.g., xrv-k9-5.2.2 ). 5. Configuration Best Practices
The iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova is a virtual machine image package provided by Cisco Systems. It contains a version of the Cisco IOS XRv 9000 router, which is the virtualized incarnation of Cisco's carrier-grade operating system, IOS XR. This specific "demo" image is intended for lab environments, testing, training, and feature evaluation. It allows network engineers to simulate high-end router behavior (such as the ASR 9000 series) on standard x86 hardware without requiring physical chassis hardware. iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova
Default credentials are often admin with no password. It follows a "two-stage" configuration process, meaning changes must be explicitly committed to take effect. Demo Restrictions Cisco XRv - - EVE-NG
: Accessing the CLI requires a virtual serial port. Ensure the hypervisor is configured to pipe serial output to a Telnet or SSH session.
Full interior gateway protocol functionality, including multi-area OSPF and multi-level IS-IS. This public link is valid for 7 days
It's important to understand that the "classic" IOS XRv has been as of 2024. This means Cisco no longer includes it in its newer virtual lab platforms (like CML) and is no longer actively developing it. The current strategic direction for Cisco's virtualized service provider routing is the IOS XRv 9000 series. This platform offers a 64-bit architecture with significantly higher performance and scale, reflecting the demands of modern, high-bandwidth networks.
To run this specific version efficiently in a virtual environment like VMware or VirtualBox, the following resources are required: 1 Core vRAM: 3072 MB (3 GB) vDisk: 3 GB primary disk (minimum)