Cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 ((link)) May 2026

Simulates the Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) or Silicon One (Q200) ASICs. Resource Requirements:

DHCP Rogue Server Protection and ARP inspection within VXLAN environments. Lab Implementation (EVE-NG/GNS3)

QEMU Copy-On-Write 2 (.qcow2), optimized for KVM-based hypervisors. Key Features of IOS XE 17.12.1 cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2

The file represents the virtualized Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switch (Cat9kv)

Extended Maintenance Release (EMR), offering a 36-month support lifecycle. Simulates the Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) or

As an EMR release, 17.12.1 introduces several enhancements to the virtual Catalyst portfolio:

2 or more vCPUs recommended for stable boot performance. Key Features of IOS XE 17

To deploy this specific image in a lab environment like EVE-NG , follow these standard steps: What's New in Cisco IOS XE Dublin 17.12.x - Release Notes

Optimized RADIUS packet DSCP marking and changes to Secure Unique Device Identity (SUDI) certificate trustpoints.