Where to obtain Cisco Switch files for GNS3

[dannyh]

Hello,

I am attempting to recreate our live network on GNS3. Problem is no matter where I look, I can't seem to find the files to load into GNS3 to use Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches. We have ASA 5516x, Catalyst 9k, 3k, and 2k's running on the network. When I get to websites that says they have the files, it leads to other links that doesn't go anywhere.

Initially I thought loading the IOS bin file from Cisco.com was the way but GNS3 doesn't recognize that file when I try to load it and won't even show up in browse files. Anyone have links to these specific Catalyst Switch images that can be loaded into GNS3?

[MHM Cisco World · Accepted solution]

Gns3 there not so stable l2 sw

Gns3 until now there i dont see stable l3 sw

Gns3 have only one stable asa image and it need vm 

Gns3 have only nexus 9k image and it need vm

So checl other software this not suitable fir for your network 

[Martin L]

There is GNS3 forum where you can ask /do research.  Currently I use CML.  In the past I used to use GNS3 with routing 7200 image only and EVE for switching L2/L3.   I guess MHM answer is the best since he uses GNS3 everyday now.

Regards, ML
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