Iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova ~repack~

Label Distribution Protocol and Traffic Engineering for path optimization.

Open your VMware client, navigate to File , and select Deploy OVF Template .

Because IOS XR is a highly modular, microkernel-based operating system (QNX-based in version 5.2.2), it has higher baseline resource requirements than standard Cisco IOS (IOS-XE). iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova

Unlike classic IOS, IOS XR does not have a default root password. You will be prompted immediately to create a root username and secret:

You cannot simulate physical hardware clustering or fabric cards. Label Distribution Protocol and Traffic Engineering for path

hostname XRv-Demo username lab secret lab line console exec-timeout 0 0 ! interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0/0 description To-Spine-1 ipv4 address 10.1.1.1/24 no shut ! interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0/1 description To-Spine-2 ipv4 address 10.1.2.1/24 no shut ! router ospf 100 router-id 1.1.1.1 area 0 interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0/0 interface GigabitEthernet0/0/0/1 ! commit

This maps to the ManagementEth0/0/CPU0/0 interface in IOS XR. Connect this to a host-only or NAT network that allows your host computer to SSH into the router. Unlike classic IOS, IOS XR does not have

To get the most out of the iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova in your lab environment, consider these best practices:

RP/0/CPU0/Router(config)# interface MgmtEth0/0/CPU0/0 RP/0/CPU0/Router(config-if)# ipv4 address 192.168.1.50 255.255.255.0 RP/0/CPU0/Router(config-if)# no shutdown Use code with caution. Verify your changes before applying them: RP/0/CPU0/Router(config-if)# show configuration Use code with caution. Apply the changes to the running configuration: RP/0/CPU0/Router(config-if)# commit Use code with caution. Key Features to Test in Lab Version 5.2.2

This specific file represents version of the software and is a 32-bit image running on the QNX microkernel . The "k9" in its name indicates it includes strong cryptographic features, a standard for Cisco's enterprise and service provider images. The file is provided as a demo (also known as a "simulation mode" image), meaning it's free to download and use for evaluation and learning, but comes with certain limitations.

When you power on the VM, it will take a few minutes to boot the microkernel and load the IOS XR software.