ISO software for GNS3 emulator

[abayour]

Hello support,

can you someone please direct me to where I can download cat9kv-prd-17.10.01prd7.qcow2 for my Eve-ng lab,I have just set-up a EVE-ng lab and looking to import more Cisco IOS images. I have search on Cisco software page but could not find any?

[balaji.bandi]

Catalyst 9000v require 4 vCPUs and 18 GB of RAM per node

You can find this images in CML 2.6  or you can google it 

[Martin L]

not sure if it is legal to use those CML images outside of CML like in Eve-ng or GNS3;  People have issues running this  newly released "special" version of Catalyst 9000v switch in CML; likely you may have issues running outside;  Have you tried Sandbox CML version or Catalyst 9000v emulator on SandBox ?

Regards, ML
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[abayour]

I haven't try Sandbox CML version before, will check that out. or Any other suggestion for home lab using Cisco IOS images?

[Ramblin Tech]

Cisco retains the copy rights to its software images and grants a right-to-use the software for only the device specified by the RTU. Meaning: legally, you cannot obtain Cisco software images from anyone but Cisco, and you can only run those images on platforms authorized by Cisco. In general, this means that you cannot run Cisco images on EVE-NG or GNS3 unless Cisco specifically says you can.

Where does that leave you if you want to run Cisco images in a virtual environment? Install a licensed copy of CML ($199USD/year for Personal edition), or use a duly-licensed cloud-based version of CML.

[abayour]

Thanks for your response, I have not been able to get the license, virl.cisco.com is not loading, I have been looking for ways to get the license and that is why I came on here to get some guidance on getting the right link for IOS software license.

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

I use CML 2.5 and now going to Migrate when i am renew the License next month

check below URL : (if you looking to buy CML)

https://developer.cisco.com/docs/modeling-labs/#!downloading-files-for-cml-installation

[abayour]

Thanks, this looks exact like what I am looking for, so after purchasing the CML lab, will I have access to use the image on my GNS3 and Eve-ng as well or only through Cisco environment I can perform my practices ?

[Ramblin Tech · Accepted solution]

Legally, no. Right-to-use licenses that do no restrict the host platform environment are available for purchase from Cisco, but use of CML-provided images are restricted to CML usage.

https://developer.cisco.com/docs/modeling-labs/2-6/#!vm-images-for-cml-labs/vm-images-for-cml-labs

Attention: The Cisco VM images that are provided for download with Cisco Modeling Labs or as part of the CML refplat ISO file are only licensed for use within Cisco Modeling Labs. Downloading these VM images and using them outside Cisco Modeling Labs without a proper license is prohibited.

[balaji.bandi · Accepted solution]

Thanks, this looks exact like what I am looking for, so after purchasing the CML lab, will I have access to use the image on my GNS3 and Eve-ng as well or only through Cisco environment I can perform my practices ?

this is bit legal to answer myself, since  i am not authorize to say,

what user do his own choice as long as you have image and using for education purpose.