Iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova Jun 2026

The iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova is a software file representing a specific version of the Cisco IOS XRv virtual router, packaged as an Open Virtualization Appliance (OVA). This file is used by network professionals, engineers, and students to deploy a fully functional Cisco IOS XR-based router on a personal computer or server, providing a risk-free environment for learning, testing, and certification preparation. As a demo-locked image, it is particularly valuable for network professionals without access to Cisco's premium paid software.

The iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova file is an Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) package containing a pre-configured virtual machine. It runs version 5.2.2 of Cisco's IOS XRv, which is the virtualized evolution of Cisco IOS XR. Key Characteristics of the Demo Image

: IOS XR, typically found on high-end service provider platforms like the ASR 9000. Version : 5.2.2 (Released circa 2014). iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova

IOS XR utilizes a two-stage configuration process. When you enter a command, it goes into a target configuration buffer. You must type commit to apply the changes to the running system.

3 GB to 4 GB (Allocating less than 3 GB can cause the control plane to hang during boot). Storage: ~2 GB to 3 GB of thin-provisioned disk space. Supported Environments The iosxrv-k9-demo-5

Label Distribution Protocol and Traffic Engineering.

Minimum of 2 (1 for Management, 1 or more for GigabitEthernet data plane interfaces) 3. Step-by-Step Deployment in VMware Workstation / ESXi Version : 5

The .ova extension means the package includes the OVF descriptor file, virtual disk images (VMDK), and manifest files compressed into a single archive for easy deployment. 2. System and Resource Requirements

The .ova format makes this image highly portable across enterprise hypervisors and popular network simulation tools. 1. VMware ESXi and Workstation

Run the following command in the EVE-NG CLI: /opt/qemu/bin/qemu-img convert -f vmdk -O qcow2 iosxrv-demo.vmdk hda.qcow2