While this 6.1.3 version is older, it remains a staple for network engineers needing a stable, "exclusive" demo environment to test legacy IOS XR configurations without the overhead of the most recent, even more resource-heavy releases. IOS XRv 9000 - Cisco Modeling Labs v2.9
: Specifies that this is a demo mode image. In platforms like Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) , these images run without additional licensing but are typically throughput-limited (around 168 Kbps) to prevent production use. 613 : Refers to the software version (IOS XR Release 6.1.3). iosxrvk9demo613qcow2 exclusive
: Run the native unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions command to ensure the virtual machine has the necessary access to the disk image. While this 6
: The file format (QEMU Copy-On-Write) required for booting the image in KVM environments , GNS3 , or EVE-NG . Key Features and Requirements 613 : Refers to the software version (IOS XR Release 6
: Indicates the software family (IOS XRv) and that it includes the K9 (strong encryption/crypto) feature set.
: A single instance typically requires 4 vCPUs and a minimum of 16GB of RAM .
: You must create a specifically named folder (e.g., xrv9k-fullk9-6.1.3 ) in the /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/ path.