IOS XRv 9000 Routers
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Specifications
Cisco XRv 9000 Appliance
| Parameters | Supported |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1 RU |
| Processor | 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor Intel I5420+ 2GHz/205W 28C/52.5MB DDR5 4400MT/s |
| Memory size | 128GB (8x16GB DDR5-4800 RDIMM 1Rx8) |
| Internal storage | 480GB M.2 Boot SATA Intel SSD |
| Software version | Cisco IOS-XR version 24.4.2 and later |
| Firmware version | BIOS version: C220M7.4.3.5b.0_XRV9K CIMC/BMC version: 4.3(5.250001) |
| Physical NICs | 25G Model: Cisco-Intel E810XXVDA4L 4×25/10 GbE SFP28 PCIe 100G Model: Cisco-MLNX MCX623106AS-CDAT 2x100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Cisco-MLNX MCX623106AS-CDAT 2x100GbE QSFP56 PCIe |
Product Usage Instructions
1. Installation
Follow these steps to install the Cisco XRv 9000 Appliance:
- Mount the appliance in a rack.
- Connect power and network cables.
- Turn on the appliance.
2. Configuration
To configure the appliance, access the management interface
using a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Firmware Update
If a firmware update is required, download the firmware package
from the provided link and follow the detailed instructions for
installation.
4. Optics Support
Select the appropriate optics based on your network requirements
from the Optics support table.
FAQ
Q: Is a hypervisor required for running the Cisco IOS XRv 9000
Appliance?
A: No, the Appliance does not require an additional hypervisor
as it supports hyper scalability without one.
Q: How many route prefixes can the Appliance scale to when run
as a Virtual Route Reflector?
A: The Appliance can scale to 70 million route prefixes when run
as a Virtual Route Reflector.
Q: What is Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and how does it
benefit network insertion?
A: ZTP allows for easier insertion of the Appliance into
existing networks by automating the provisioning process.
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Release Notes for Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Routers, IOS XR
Release 25.1.2
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Contents
Cisco XRv 9000 Routers, IOS XR Release 25.1.2 …………………………………………………………………….. 3 New software features ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 New hardware …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Changes in behavior …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Open issues………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Known issues…………………………………………………………………………….. Error! Bookmark not defined. Compatibility……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Related resources ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Legal information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
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Cisco XRv 9000 Routers, IOS XR Release 25.1.2
Cisco IOS XR Release 25.1.2 is an extended maintenance release of Cisco IOS XR Release 25.1.1 for Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Series routers. There are no new software features or hardware introduced in this release. For more details on the Cisco IOS XR release model and associated support, see Software Lifecycle Support Statement – IOS XR.
Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router Overview
The Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router is based on Cisco IOS XR software, so it inherits and shares the wide breadth of routing functionality available on other IOS XR platforms. The IOS XR features available on the Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router are discussed in Supported Cisco IOS XR Technologies section. Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Appliance supports the same look and feel as Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers and North-bound APIs. Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router does not support hardware specific configurations. The configuration commands for control plane and data plane features follow the same syntax as the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers. See Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers command references for more information on configuration commands.
New software features
There is no new software features introduced in this release.
New hardware
There is no new hardware introduced in this release.
Changes in behavior
There are no changes in behavior.
Open issues
There are no open caveats in this release.
Known issues
There are no known issues in this release.
Compatibility
Appliance model
Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Appliance is the pre-installed Cisco IOS XRv 9000 Router software that is sent from the factory on a bare metal UCS server hardware. It supports hyper scalability as it can scale to 70 million route prefixes when run as a Virtual Route Reflector. Therefore, the extra layer of software (hypervisor) is not required. The Appliance also supports Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) which allows easier insertion into existing networks.
Table 1. Specification of the Cisco XRv 9000 Appliance
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Parameters
Supported
Form Factor
1 RU
Processor
4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor Intel I5420+ 2GHz/205W 28C/52.5MB DDR5 4400MT/s
Memory size
128GB (8x16GB DDR5-4800 RDIMM 1Rx8)
Internal storage
480GB M.2 Boot SATA Intel SSD
Software version
Cisco IOS-XR version 24.4.2 and later
Firmware version
BIOS version: C220M7.4.3.5b.0_XRV9K CIMC/BMC version: 4.3(5.250001)
Physical NICs
25G Model: Cisco-Intel E810XXVDA4L 4×25/10 GbE SFP28 PCIe 100G Model: Cisco-MLNX MCX623106AS-CDAT 2x100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Cisco-MLNX MCX623106AS-CDAT 2x100GbE QSFP56 PCIe
Firmware update available for UCS M7 appliance (xrv9k-ucs-c220m7-huucontainer-4.3.5.250001.tar.gz)
A firmware update package, xrv9k-ucs-c220m7-huu-container-4.3.5.250001.tar.gz, is now available for the UCS M7 appliance. This package includes firmware for both the CIMC and BIOS, incorporating a mandatory security fix.
The SHA256 checksum for the package is:
fbc684125becb2918191481637dcc3421d01c87b9063e8432843a5c256b0361f
The SHA256 checksum for the CIMC and BIOS binaries are:
bios.pkg 16b8640249ec199cf096f462601dc587deed9346442a2f2081548da7dab5a4f0
cimc.bin 8f932da5114bfbd220dad06b9ec74a3bc45fcbf69a5d732519231f4970040ef8 For detailed instructions on extracting and installing the firmware, please refer to the documentation at Firmware Files.
Optic support
Table 2. Optics support for the XRv 9000 Routers
Product
Product Code
Product Recommendation
Cisco 100GBASE LR4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 10km Cisco QSFP-100G- XRv9000 Appliance with UCS-C220 M7
over SMF
LR4-S
server, 2X100G
Cisco 100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MPO, 100m over OM4 MMF
Cisco QSFP-100GSR4-S
Cisco 10GBASE SFP+, Short Range
Cisco SFP-10G-SR XRv9000 Appliance with UCS-C220 M7 server
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Product Cisco 10GBASE SFP+, Long Range
Product Code Cisco SFP-10G-LR
Product Recommendation – 4X10/25G
Related resources
Table 3. Related resources
Document
Description
Smart licensing
Information about Smart Licensing Using Policy solutions and their deployment on IOS XR Routers.
Cisco XRv 9000 documentation
CCO documentation for Cisco IOS XRv 9000.
Cisco IOS XR error messages
Search by release number, error strings, or compare release numbers to view a detailed repository of error messages and descriptions.
Cisco IOS XR MIBs
Select the MIB of your choice from a drop-down to explore an extensive repository of MIB information.
YANG data models Recommended release
A user-friendly reference designed to easily explore and understand the various data models supported in Cisco IOS XR platforms and releases.
A general guide in case of upgrading IOS XR routers or new deployments that involve IOS XR routers.
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Legal information
Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (1110R)
Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and phone numbers used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses and phone numbers. Any examples, command display output, network topology diagrams, and other figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only. Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental.
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Documents / Resources
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cisco IOS XRv 9000 Routers [pdf] User Guide IOS XRv 9000, IOS XRv 9000 Routers, XRv 9000 Routers, 9000 Routers, Routers |