the CSRv comes with 3 Interfaces , how can i add the 4th Interface

[Ibrahim Jamil]

Hi Guys

the CSRv comes with 3 Interfaces , how can i  add the 4th Interface

Thanks

[balaji.bandi]

Ethernet network interfaces: Three or more virtual network  interface cards (vNICs), up to the maximum allowed by
the hypervisor

Depends on what hyper-visor you using you need to add interface to CSRv (Turn off , add new interface and turn on)

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/csr1000/software/configuration/b_CSR1000v_Configuration_Guide/b_CSR1000v_Configuration_Guide_chapter_01010.pdf

[Ibrahim Jamil]

Hi Balagi

thanks for ur reply

I m using VMware workstation 12

sh ip int brief shows ONLY G1 ,G2 G3 , I m using the below , i think it needs LIC to unlock more interfaces :(

actually i need up to 4 interface

csr1000v-universalk9.16.09.02.ova

thanks

[balaji.bandi]

Cisco offers you 60days trail license if you like to get one for you.

[Ibrahim Jamil]

Hi Balaji

can u pls check from ur end if CSRv shows more interface on VMworkstations

Thanks

[balaji.bandi]

I am running under KVM, and Esxi, quick test i have booted in KVM here is the details.

Router#show version
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 16.03.01
Cisco IOS Software [Denali], CSR1000V Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 16.3.1, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
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cisco CSR1000V (VXE) processor (revision VXE) with 1081760K/3075K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID 903J6D6TKGE
5 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
3019208K bytes of physical memory.
7774207K bytes of virtual hard disk at bootflash:.
0K bytes of at webui:.

Configuration register is 0x2102

Router#show ip interface brief
Interface IP-Address OK? Method Status Protocol
GigabitEthernet1 unassigned YES DHCP up up
GigabitEthernet2 unassigned YES unset administratively down down
GigabitEthernet3 unassigned YES unset administratively down down
GigabitEthernet4 unassigned YES unset administratively down down
GigabitEthernet5 unassigned YES unset administratively down down

[Ibrahim Jamil]

Thanks for ur reply

i dont know bro , why mine shows ONLY 3 interfaces on VMworkstation 12 :(

I tried to edit the vmx file , but didnt work either

Thanks