Download __top__ Cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 May 2026

DRAFT DOCUMENT Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Deployment and Procurement Guide: Cisco Catalyst 9000V (cat9kv) Production Image Version: 17.12.01prd9

Using the cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 Image

Once downloaded, you can use the cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 image with virtualization software like QEMU or convert it for use with other platforms. The process typically involves: download cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2

Because this image simulates complex hardware ASICs (like the UADP 2.0), it is resource-intensive.  DRAFT DOCUMENT Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Deployment

• Boot Speed: 17.12 takes noticeably longer to boot than legacy IOS versions. Expect a 5–7 minute boot time on a standard lab machine.
• Serial Console: You must configure the console correctly. The qcow2 image typically expects a serial connection.
• License Warnings: Upon boot, you will see "Smart Licensing" errors. This is expected behavior for offline labs. The router will usually enter an "Evaluation Mode" or "Unregistered" state but will generally function for data plane traffic.

Feature Activation: By default, it may only support basic Layer 2 features. To unlock advanced features like BGP, you must configure the license boot level: Boot Speed: 17

Status: Often distributed as a beta image within Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) with no formal official support. How to Obtain the Image

| Error | Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Access Denied" on Cisco.com | Your CCO account lacks entitlement. | Link a valid service contract to your profile or request a trial license from your Cisco AM. | | File corrupt after download | Interrupted download or proxy caching. | Use a download manager (like wget -c) or clear your browser cache. | | VM fails to boot (Guest has not initialized) | Incorrect hypervisor settings; missing CPU flags. | Ensure CPU model includes vmx or svm. On KVM, set CPU to host-passthrough. | | Out of disk space during decompression | The .qcow2 is sparse but expands. | Allocate at least 20 GB of free space on your hypervisor’s storage. |

25 total ports; emulates the Unified Access Data Plane used in physical Cat9k switches 3. Key Capabilities Advanced Switching: Support for VXLAN, EVPN, and SD-Access (SDA) fabrics Programmability: Full support for NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG data models. High Throughput: