You can create a new virtual disk image with QEMU:
qemu-img create -f qcow2 myimage.qcow2 20G
This command creates a 20GB .qcow2 file.
Downloading software images like xrv9k-fullk9 from unauthorized third-party sources poses significant security risks, including the potential for embedded malware or corrupted images.
To access the XRv 9000 software legitimately, Cisco provides several avenues:
Using official channels ensures that the software is authentic, secure, and compliant with licensing agreements.
This guide outlines the steps to download and install the Cisco IOS XRv 9000 (Fullk9-x.vrr-7.2.2.qcow2) for use in virtual network laboratory environments like EVE-NG or GNS3. 1. Obtain the Software Image Xrv9k---EXCLUSIVE-- Fullk9-x.vrr-7.2.2.qcow2 Download
The official way to download this image is via the Cisco Software Download portal. Search: Look for "Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router". Version: Select Release 7.2.2.
File Type: Choose the QCOW2 format (usually titled xrv9k-fullk9-x.vrr-7.2.2.qcow2) specifically for KVM-based environments.
Requirement: You must have a valid Cisco Connection Online (CCO) account with the necessary permissions/entitlements. 2. Resource Requirements
The XRv 9000 is a resource-intensive "heavy" VM. Ensure your host machine meets these minimums: vCPUs: 4 (minimum) RAM: 16 GB to 24 GB Disk Space: ~45 GB (for growth) 3. Installation in EVE-NG
To add the image to an EVE-NG server, follow these terminal steps: You can create a new virtual disk image
Create Directory: SSH into your EVE-NG server and create the specific folder for this version.mkdir /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv9k-fullk9-7.2.2
Upload File: Use WinSCP or FileZilla to upload the .qcow2 file into that directory.
Rename Image: EVE-NG requires the primary disk to be named virtioa.qcow2.cd /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv9k-fullk9-7.2.2/mv xrv9k-fullk9-x.vrr-7.2.2.qcow2 virtioa.qcow2
Fix Permissions: Run the EVE-NG permission utility./opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions 4. Installation in GNS3 Add New Node: Go to Edit > Preferences > Qemu VMs > New. Select Binary: Use the standard x86_64 QEMU binary. Allocate Resources: Set RAM to 16,384 MB and vCPUs to 4.
Disk Image: Browse and select your xrv9k-fullk9-x.vrr-7.2.2.qcow2 file. This command creates a 20GB
UEFI Boot: For newer versions (7.x+), you may need to enable UEFI boot mode under the Advanced settings tab of the VM configuration. 5. Accessing the Device Cisco XRv 9000 - - EVE-NG
2. Upload the xrv9k-fullk9-x. vrr-7.2. 2. qcow2 image to the EVE /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/xrv9k-fullk9-7.2. 2/ using, for example, Cisco IOS XRv 9000 - GNS3
The version number in the filename (such as 7.2.2) indicates the specific release train of IOS XR. Newer releases typically introduce:
The XRv 9000 is widely used in the networking industry for: