A: The download is ~1.8GB. Upon first boot, it may expand to 3-4GB. Over time with logs and configs, expect up to 8-10GB.
A: By default, there is no password for the root user when accessing via the console. For SSH, you must configure usernames with cisco-support group. Have you successfully deployed xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1.qcow2 in your lab? Share your experiences or additional optimization tips in the comments below. For further reading, check out Cisco’s official "IOS XR Virtual Getting Started Guide" (Document ID: 217680). Xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1.qcow2 Download
show version show version active You should see output confirming "IOS XRv 9000" and "Version 7.1.1". | Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | VM fails to boot (kernel panic) | Insufficient RAM or missing CPU features | Allocate at least 6GB (8GB preferred). Enable VT-x/AMD-V and nested virtualization. | | Interfaces not showing up | QEMU/VirtIO driver mismatch | In KVM, ensure model=virtio. In VMware, use VMXNET3. | | Licensing errors / "fullk9" not active | Wrong image or EVE-NG rename error | Confirm filename is exactly xrv9k-fullk9-x-7.1.1.qcow2 . The "fullk9" is embedded – no license file needed. | | Slow console or SSH lag | CPU oversubscription | Dedicate 4 physical cores (not threads) to the VM. Disable power saving on host. | | Commit fails: "Not enough storage" | Small default disk (8GB) | The QCOW2 expands. Add a secondary virtual disk for logs: ``` disk add /dev/sdb A: The download is ~1