Browse and select Iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 as your primary disk image (HDA). Initial Boot and Basic Configuration
At least 10GB of free space to hold the unzipped image and temporary files. How to Set Up in GNS3 (Example)
Engineers use version 6.1.3 to practice and validate core service provider features:
No lab image is perfect. Here are the constraints of iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 :
IOS XR utilizes a two-stage configuration model: changes are made to a candidate configuration block and do not take effect until you issue a commit command.
IOS-XR is the king of the core network. If you are studying for CCIE Service Provider (v5 or v6), you must know XR. The demo image allows you to practice:
This image is a staple for popular network emulation platforms, allowing users to build complex service provider topologies locally.
Example Ansible inventory entry:
It supports advanced service provider features, including: IPv4/IPv6 Routing (IS-IS, OSPF, BGP). MPLS LDP and RSVP-TE. Segment Routing (Basic functionalities). NETCONF and SSH for automation.
