QEMU Copy-On-Write 2 (.qcow2), optimized for KVM-based hypervisors. Key Features of IOS XE 17.12.1
Optimized RADIUS packet DSCP marking and changes to Secure Unique Device Identity (SUDI) certificate trustpoints. cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2
Minimum 16GB–18GB for UADP mode; approximately 12GB for Q200 mode. QEMU Copy-On-Write 2 (
2 or more vCPUs recommended for stable boot performance. QEMU Copy-On-Write 2 (.qcow2)