If you have an active service contract (SmartNet), you can download these images directly from the Cisco Software Download portal. 3. Setup Requirements
Cisco IOS XE is a modular, Linux-based operating system that decouples the control plane from the data plane. It runs as a set of processes inside a Linux kernel, offering: gns3 ios xe image
For switching labs, the Catalyst 8000v virtual switch also runs IOS XE. It is heavier than CSR1000v but supports advanced switchport features. If you have an active service contract (SmartNet),