Iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova [verified] Jun 2026

router, typically used for lab environments, testing, and learning Cisco's Service Provider operating system (IOS-XR). Cisco IOS XRv (Demo/Evaluation version).

Let’s break down exactly what this file is—and what it is .

EVE-NG requires you to allocate RAM and CPU separately; follow the same guidelines (6GB/2vCPU). iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova

For certification candidates (especially CCIE Service Provider v4.0 and early v5.0), the 5.2.2 version was explicitly recommended for practice labs.

RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router# configure terminal RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config)# interface Management0/0/CPU0/0 RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config-if)# ipv4 address 192.168.1.50 255.255.255.0 RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config-if)# no shutdown RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config-if)# exit RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config)# router static RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config-static)# address-family ipv4 unicast RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config-static-afi)# 0.0.0.0/0 192.168.1.1 RP/0/RP0/CPU0:router(config-static-afi)# commit Use code with caution. 6. Known Limitations of the Demo 5.2.2 Image router, typically used for lab environments, testing, and

Use two XRv instances as PE routers and a Linux VM as a CE router. Configure:

Step 3: Serial Console Configuration (Optional but Recommended) EVE-NG requires you to allocate RAM and CPU

The iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova holds a special place in the history of network virtualization. It emerged during a time when network virtualization was still gaining traction, enabling a new wave of learning and experimentation. Later versions, like 6.x, introduced even more advanced capabilities, reflecting the ongoing evolution of the platform. From a scalability perspective, the latest versions of the Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router can scale to support up to when deployed as a Virtual Route Reflector, a staggering leap from the modest lab environment where version 5.2.2 thrives.

Unzip or extract the .ova file using a tool like 7-Zip to locate the internal .vmdk file.