Cisco IOS XE 17.12.01 (Cupertino release train) Format: QCOW2 (QEMU Copy-On-Write)
The most reliable way to obtain this specific image is through a CML subscription . The image is often included in the CML node library or downloadable from the Cisco Software Central portal if you have the appropriate entitlements.
Once the boot cycle finishes, you will see the classic prompt: [yes/no]: no Use code with caution.
: 17.12.01prd9 refers to the specific IOS-XE "Dublin" release.
Ultimate Guide to Downloading and Deploying Cisco Catalyst 9000V (cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2) download cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2
In the rapidly evolving world of networking, virtual simulation has become indispensable. For network engineers and architects looking to test Cisco IOS-XE capabilities without physical hardware, the Cisco Catalyst 9000v (Cat9kv) is the gold standard.
Set the QEMU binary to qemu-system-x86_64 and allocate .
# On Linux / macOS sha512sum cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 # On Windows (PowerShell) Get-FileHash .\cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 -Algorithm SHA512 Use code with caution.
Connect to your EVE-NG server via SSH or an SFTP client (like WinSCP). Create a properly named directory in the QEMU path: mkdir -p /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cat9kv-17.12.01prd9 Use code with caution. Cisco IOS XE 17
The Catalyst 9000V mimics hardware initialization sequences, meaning its initial boot-up sequence can take anywhere from depending on your host CPU's single-core performance. Essential Virtual Serial Console Settings
After the download completes, verify the SHA-512 checksum to ensure file integrity. Cisco provides the checksum on the download page.
| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | QEMU Copy-On-Write (QCOW2) | | Type | Virtual Catalyst 9000 Series Switch | | Operating System | IOS-XE Dublin 17.12.x | | Data Plane Chip Emulation | UADP & Silicon One Q200 | | Default vCPUs | 4 | | Default vRAM (UADP) | 18 GB (18432 MB) | | Default vRAM (Q200) | 12 GB (12288 MB) | | Minimal EVE-NG Version | Pro 5.0.1-142 / Community 5.0.1-24 | | QEMU Version | 5.2.0（需要 5.2.0 或更高版本） |
To boot the 17.12.01 IOS XE image without performance degradation or kernel panics, allocate the following baseline virtual resources per node: Set the QEMU binary to qemu-system-x86_64 and allocate
The .qcow2 extension dictates the virtualization platform.
If you are setting this up, would you like guidance on or integrating the switch with Cisco DNAC ? Catalyst 9000v - - EVE-NG
8 GB RAM (Strict minimum; booting with less causes kernel panics or infinite loops) Storage Footprint: ~10 GB dynamically allocated Virtual NIC Drivers: virtio-net-pci or e1000 How to Legally Download the Image