Simulating the XR platform is not. But with new XRv image and a few tweaks, you can now run Cisco XR platform in GNS3. In this post, I will explain in detail how you can run Cisco IOS XRv in GNS3. Getting started. The Cisco IOS XRv Router is a Virtual Machine (VM)-based platform running 32-bit/ 64-bit IOS XR software with the QNX microkernel.
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In order to perform the switch-based exercises such as configuring VLANs, 802.1Q Trunking, and InterVLAN routing, you need to add layer 3 switches in GNS3. Once you have added layer 3 switches in GNS3, you can perform most of the layer 3 switch-based exercises. However, since it is a simulation method, hence, it may not support some of the functionalities that a physical switch can provide.
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In this post, we will explain how to add a layer 3 switch in GNS3. If you are new with GNS3, we recommend you to refer the following links.You may also like:Adding a Layer 3 Switch in GNS3To add a layer 3 switch in GNS3, you need to perform the following steps:. First of all, file. Refer the following link to know how to download the Cisco 3640 IOS image file. Once you have downloaded the Cisco 3640 series IOS image, open the Preferences window by clicking the Edit and then Preferences in the GNS3 console.
In the Preferences window, select IOS routers in the left pane. Here, you will see all the added IOS router templates.
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