Upon boot, the updated image will automatically generate SSH keys. Wait 3-5 minutes. Access the console:
Username: demo
Password: demo
Enable mode:
XR-vm# show version
You should see: Cisco IOS XR Software, Version 6.1.3[Updated] iosxrvk9demo613qcow2 updated
It looks like you're referencing a file named iosxrvk9demo613qcow2 (likely a QEMU copy-on-write image for Cisco IOS XRv 9000, demo version 6.1.3).
If you’re asking for a review of an update to this image (e.g., version change, bug fixes, performance improvements, or lab behavior), here are typical points to consider: If you have an OVA/OVA (common for VMware/VirtualBox):
For a long time, Cisco hosted the "demo" images publicly. However, as version 6.x matured, Cisco changed its software licensing model. They moved away from public "demo" images and pushed users toward specific "Trial" or "Always-On" sandbox environments via Cisco DevNet, or required a valid contract to download the "vagrant" boxes or qcow2 images.
When users search for "updated" versions, they are often looking for a re-hosted file because the original Cisco link went dead or was moved behind a paywall. An "updated" file in a community repository usually means a user re-uploaded the image to keep it available for the community. If ISO installer:
Even with the updated image, engineers encounter roadblocks. Here are fixes for the top three issues: