: Download the image from the Nokia Support Portal (requires valid service contract), spin it up on your favorite Linux server, and run show system information to see the 13.0.r4 engine come to life.
virsh define vsr13.xml virsh start vSR-13r4 virsh console vSR-13r4 Upon first boot, TiMOS loads the BOF (Boot Options File). You’ll be greeted with a TiMOS> prompt in safe mode. Timos-sr-13.0.r4-vm.qcow2
This seemingly cryptic string represents a specific, production-ready virtual machine disk image. Whether you are building a virtual lab for certification (SCNP, SRA), testing Segment Routing (SR) in a DevOps pipeline, or deploying a Cloud Native Network Function (CNF), understanding this file’s anatomy, versions, and use cases is critical. : Download the image from the Nokia Support
In the evolving landscape of network function virtualization (NFV), the ability to run carrier-grade routing software on standard hypervisors is a game-changer. One filename stands out among professionals dealing with Nokia’s Service Router Operating System (TiMOS): Timos-sr-13.0.r4-vm.qcow2 . One filename stands out among professionals dealing with
Remember: treat the image with the same operational respect as a physical 7750 SR. Back up the configuration, license it correctly, and monitor its resource usage. Whether you are preparing for a Nokia certification or automating a global network, mastering this virtual router image is a foundational skill for the modern network engineer.
<domain type='kvm'> <name>vSR-13r4</name> <memory unit='GiB'>16</memory> <vcpu placement='static'>4</vcpu> <devices> <disk type='file' device='disk'> <driver name='qemu' type='qcow2'/> <source file='/images/Timos-sr-13.0.r4-vm.qcow2'/> <target dev='vda' bus='virtio'/> </disk> <interface type='bridge'> <source bridge='br0'/> <model type='virtio'/> </interface> <console type='pty'/> </devices> </domain> Then define and start:
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended (Lab) | Recommended (Production) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2 | 4 | 8+ | | RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32-64 GB | | Disk (qcow2) | 20 GB (thin provisioned) | 40 GB | 100 GB+ (thick) | | NICs | 4 virtual interfaces | 8 virtual interfaces | 16+ (SR-IOV) | | Hypervisor | KVM/QEMU 4.0+ | KVM + libvirt | VMware ESXi (converted) |