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iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova

The is a virtual appliance file for the Cisco IOS XRv Router , a virtualized platform designed to run the 32-bit Cisco IOS XR software on the QNX microkernel. As a "demo" version, it is specifically intended for training, familiarization, and early field trials (EFT) of control plane features. Core Technical Specifications

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   The OVA can be deployed across several platforms, though the process varies by environment: iosxrv-k9-demo-5.2.2.ova

   Single Instance:

   Combines the Route Processor (RP) and Line Card (LC) functionality into a single virtual card for simplified deployment. System Requirements iosxrv-k9-demo-5

   • IOS XR Architecture: Unlike standard IOS or IOS XE, IOS XR utilizes a modular, micro-kernel architecture. This image provides a true-to-life experience of process separation, administration plane separation, and configuration commit semantics.
   • Virtual Form Factor: Runs as a standard VM on hypervisors, supporting both data plane and control plane virtualization.
   • YANG/NETCONF Ready: Version 5.2.2 provides robust support for model-driven programmability (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC) and YANG models, which were a major focus of the IOS XR 5.x release train.
   • 64-bit Support: The "k9" in the filename denotes that this image includes strong cryptographic (encryption) features necessary for secure management and control plane security.

   ✅ Lightweight for an XR image

   (compared to full XRv9000)

2. 2. Primary Purpose: Learning & Sandboxing