: The .qcow2 format is supported, but you may need to convert it explicitly: qemu-img convert -f qcow2 -O qcow2 viptela-edge-19.2.3-genericx86-64.qcow2 edgedisk-converted.qcow2
Unlike traditional hardware routers that rely solely on proprietary hardware, Viptela’s architecture was designed with virtualization at its core. The "Edge" in the filename refers to the vEdge router functionality. In a lab setting or a virtualized branch deployment, this functionality is delivered as a Virtual Network Function (VNF).
: Ensure your Cisco service contract includes SD-WAN (formerly Viptela) software support. If you are a student, look for a “Cisco Modeling Labs” (CML) entitlement, which includes vEdge images. Alternatively, request a demo license via your Cisco account team. viptela-edge-19.2.3-genericx86-64.qcow2 download
: Your qcow2 image may be corrupted. Re-download and verify the checksum. Also, ensure your VM is set to boot from the SCSI disk, not from a virtual CD-ROM.
The authorized source is Cisco Software Central , accessible with a valid Cisco account that has service contracts or entitlements for SD-WAN/vEdge products. : Ensure your Cisco service contract includes SD-WAN
Engineers frequently use this image to build virtual SD-WAN labs for testing and certification training.
Once you have the file, the next step is deployment. This image is designed for , including: : Your qcow2 image may be corrupted
This identifier indicates that the software image is compiled to run on standard Intel or AMD x86-64 processors. In the context of virtualization, this means the image is hardware-independent. It is not tied to a specific vendor’s proprietary hardware platform (like a physical vEdge 1000 or 2000) but is instead designed to run on generic compute hardware. This is the universal file format used for:
Downloading the image is only the first step. To actually use the vEdge router in a lab or production environment, you require a Cisco SD-WAN subscription license. The software will boot into a limited “evaluation” mode without a license, but it will periodically reboot and disable advanced features.
It will run natively on VMware ESXi or Workstation (use the .vmdk version for that). Do not try to mount or extract the .qcow2 file like a standard ISO boot the VM directly.