Download [portable] Cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 Jun 2026

: 16 GB minimum (24 GB recommended for stable performance). CPU : 2 or more vCPUs for faster boot times.

Once downloaded, you can use the cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 image with virtualization software like QEMU or convert it for use with other platforms. The process typically involves:

The filename contains important information: download cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2

Navigate to the directory, rename the image to virtioa.qcow2 (crucial for EVE-NG to recognize the disk), and apply permissions.

cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 is a virtual disk image for the Cisco Catalyst 9000v : 16 GB minimum (24 GB recommended for stable performance)

cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 virtual disk image for the Cisco Catalyst 9000v (IOS-XE 17.12.01)

Upload the file to that directory using an SFTP client (like WinSCP or FileZilla). and cat9kvuadp-17.12.01-prd9 )

The required folder name differs for each use-case (e.g., cat9kv-17.12.01-prd9 , cat9kvq200-17.12.01-prd9 , and cat9kvuadp-17.12.01-prd9 ), telling the hypervisor which boot method to use.