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Create a directory: /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cat9kv-17.12.01-prd9 .

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The Cat9kv is resource-intensive compared to older virtual routers: : Requires approximately (24576 MB) of memory per node. Virtualization : Optimized for KVM-based environments. Create a directory: /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cat9kv-17

Cisco does not provide this image as a standalone free download. To obtain it legally: Cisco Modeling Labs (CML): The image is bundled with the CML (formerly VIRL) software package. CML Reference Platform ISO: If you have a CML license, the file is located within the ISO file (e.g., refplat-20240225-fcs.iso Implementation in Emulators If you already have the image and need to use it: You must create a specific directory (e.g., /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/cat9kv-17.12.01-prd9 ) and rename the file to virtioa.qcow2 for the emulator to recognize it. You can import the file directly using the Cisco Catalyst 9000v appliance template from the GNS3 marketplace. Requirements Virtualization : Optimized for KVM-based environments

The file cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 is a virtual disk image for the Cisco Catalyst 9000v

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