The file cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 appears to be a production-ready virtual machine image for the Cisco Cat9K platform, with software version 17.12.01prd9 . Its intended use is likely for deploying virtualized Cat9K switches or testing/validating the software version in a controlled environment. As with any software image, verifying its integrity and authenticity is crucial before deployment.
Move the downloaded image to your storage pool and set correct permissions: cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2
is the next evolution of Cisco's virtual switching. Unlike the older IOSvL2 images, the Cat9kv is designed to mimic the modern UADP/Silicon One architecture. The 17.12.01prd9 version is part of the 17.12.x long-lived release train , offering enhanced stability for testing features like EVPN-VXLAN Programmability (NETCONF/RESTCONF) Key Technical Specifications The file cat9kv-prd-17
Because it boots a complete enterprise operating system, this image is resource-intensive. Attempting to cut corners on allocations will cause the virtual switch to crash during bootup or drop into a continuous reboot loop. Recommended Specification 4 vCPUs (Minimum) System RAM 18 GB RAM per node Disk Size ~2.7 GB (Compressed package size) Ethernet Interfaces Up to 25 ports (1 Management + 24 Dataplane) Supported Features vs. Lab Constraints Move the downloaded image to your storage pool
: Users have reported issues where physical-to-virtual interface mappings may show as "down" despite being connected. Resource Intensity