The .qcow2 format is native to:
Because IOS-XE is Linux-based, this image has the capability to run Docker containers directly on the switch (or virtual switch). You could theoretically run a monitoring agent or a python script directly inside the cat9kv namespace. cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2
| Field | Value | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | cat9kv | Cisco Catalyst 9000v (Virtual). This is the virtualized version of the Catalyst 9000 series switches. | | Build Type | prd | Production build. This is not an early engineering release; it is intended for production-like testing. | | Version | 17.12.01 | The base IOS-XE software version. Version 17.12.x is a long-lived release, typically used for modern hardware (Cat9300, Cat9400, Cat9500). | | Sub-Release | prd9 | The 9th production release candidate or build within the 17.12.01 train. This indicates a mature, refined image post multiple bug fixes. | | Format | .qcow2 | QEMU Copy-On-Write version 2. The standard disk format for KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and OpenStack environments. | This is the virtualized version of the Catalyst
This image is a primary tool for those learning Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) and SD-Access, as it mimics the behavior of the widely deployed Catalyst 9300/9500 series. The Real-World "Gotchas" | | Version | 17
The file represents the virtualized Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switch (Cat9kv)