Do not confuse this with a full IOS XRv image. The demo version has important constraints:
The specific file iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova contains pre-configured virtual machine metadata (OVF) and virtual disk images (VMDK) optimized for standard hypervisors. Cisco IOS XR Release 5.2.2 File Format: .ova (Open Virtualization Archive)
An OVA (Open Virtual Appliance) file containing Cisco IOS XRv (software image) packaged for virtualization. The "k9" indicates it includes cryptographic/crypto features; "demo" implies demo/licensing; "5.2.2" is the IOS XR software release version. iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova
The demo OVA is pre-configured with adapters. Ensure your hypervisor supports paravirtualized network drivers for performance. Do not use E1000 unless you are prepared to modify the OVF.
The .ova format makes this image highly portable across enterprise hypervisors and popular network simulation tools. 1. VMware ESXi and Workstation Do not confuse this with a full IOS XRv image
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This OVA file is hypervisor-agnostic, meaning it can run on a variety of virtualization platforms. Do not use E1000 unless you are prepared to modify the OVF
Develop playbooks or manifests to treat your network infrastructure as code, ensuring consistent feature deployment across multiple XRv nodes. 3. Feature Limitations (Demo Version)