((better)): Iosxrvk9demo613qcow2

: These demo images have reached an End-of-Life notice as Cisco shifts toward newer Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) reference platforms. Performance and Reliability

The keyword refers directly to the exact file name iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 . This is a virtual disk image format built for QEMU/KVM hypervisors, containing version 6.1.3 of Cisco's IOS XRv virtual router platform .

When mapping this translated disk to a new VM in VMware , always configure the boot firmware to use rather than UEFI. Essential Configuration & Operating Behaviors First Boot Execution iosxrvk9demo613qcow2

One of the most powerful features of QCOW2 is the ability to create . This allows you to instantiate multiple virtual routers from a single base image, each with its own unique configuration changes while sharing the immutable base.

iosxrvk9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 is a virtual disk image for the Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router (often referred to as the ), a high-performance virtualized service provider router : These demo images have reached an End-of-Life

Rename the image to the standard hard drive name EVE-NG recognizes:

The demo version includes preconfigured local user accounts. While these may vary by release, common conventions include: When mapping this translated disk to a new

| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | VM fails to boot (“No bootable device”) | The image is corrupted or not in qcow2 format. | Re‑download the image and verify its checksum. Use qemu-img info iosxrvk9demo613qcow2 to confirm format. | | Login prompt never appears | Serial console misconfiguration. | Ensure --console pty,target_type=serial is used. Alternatively, connect via VNC. | | License expires after 60 days | Demo image limitation. | Re‑deploy from a fresh copy of the image (snapshots do not reset the timer). | | Interfaces do not come up | Missing virtio drivers or wrong model. | In virt‑install, add model=virtio to the network definition. For older images, use model=e1000 . | | High CPU usage inside VM | IOS XR data plane runs in software. | Reduce routing protocols, disable unnecessary features, or allocate more vCPUs. |

Then create a new VM in VMware and attach the converted VMDK file as the hard disk.

You should change these credentials immediately after first boot. The existence of hard-coded users means anyone with access to the demo image’s documentation could potentially access your lab router if you expose management interfaces to untrusted networks.