The file cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 represents the virtualized Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switch (Cat9kv)
Expected output includes virtual size (~8–9 GB), actual size, and format.
cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2This file is a QEMU Copy-On-Write version 2 (QCOW2) disk image. It is used to run a virtual instance of a Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switch, typically within a virtualized environment such as EVE-NG, PNETLab, GNS3, or VMware (after conversion). cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2
This guide provides a technical overview and blog post draft for the Cisco Catalyst 9000v (Cat9kv) virtual switch using the specific image cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2
For more technical integration details, you can consult the official Cisco Catalyst 9000v documentation or community discussions on platforms like Reddit's r/networking. The file cat9kv-prd-17
1. The Boot Structure: The disk contains a partition table (likely GPT). It houses a bootloader (GRUB) that initializes the kernel. This is the "BIOS" of the virtual switch.
cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 is almost certainly a pre-production or internal test image of the Catalyst 9000v running IOS XE 17.12.1. It is not for public production use. If you have legitimate access (e.g., as a Cisco partner or employee), it can be valuable for early validation. Otherwise, avoid using it – obtain an official release from Cisco Software Central instead. It is used to run a virtual instance
Based on the filename and file type, here are some potential use cases for this file: