The iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 file is a disk image that contains a pre-installed, ready-to-boot Cisco IOS XRv Router. The Cisco IOS XRv Router is a Virtual Machine (VM) based platform that runs a 32-bit version of the Cisco IOS XR software on the QNX microkernel. It is designed to provide a representation of the IOS XR software and its operating system, including manageability, control plane features, and routing and forwarding functionality.
Set the RAM to 3072MB or higher, and ensure KVM is enabled for the node.
This file was originally distributed by Cisco as part of the for educational purposes. It is now considered obsolete (6.1.3 is end-of-life) and is not supported by Cisco TAC. Iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2
Use an SFTP client (like WinSCP or Cyberduck) to upload the Iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 file to the newly created directory.
Copy the iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 to your working directory. The iosxrv-k9-demo-6
iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2 a virtual disk image for Cisco IOS XRv , a virtualized version of Cisco's high-end IOS-XR software
The "Iosxrv-k9-demo-6.1.3.qcow2" image is an intriguing find that warrants further analysis. We recommend verifying the image's authenticity and performing a thorough security evaluation to identify potential risks. Set the RAM to 3072MB or higher, and
Last updated: 2025 — Note that IOS XR has evolved significantly (versions 7.x+ are current). Consider seeking newer demo images if possible.
Even years after its release, references to the iosxrv-k9-demo-6.3.1.qcow2 image (a later point release) appear in modern, containerized network simulation tools like . For example, a project on GitHub demonstrates the use of the Cisco XRv image within the containerlab-vms project, showing the longevity and continued relevance of these virtual images for educational and lab purposes.