Timos-sr-13.0.r4-vm.qcow2 __exclusive__
This specific version, , is a legacy release often used by network engineers for lab simulations and certification prep. 🛠️ What is it used for?
| 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) | Timos-sr-13.0.r4-vm.qcow2
While the vSim is operationally identical to physical hardware in its control and management planes, its forwarding plane is artificially throttled—often limited to 250 packets per second (pps) per interface—to prevent its use as a free production router. Key Features in Release 13.0.R4 This specific version, , is a legacy release
There are a few reasons why SR-13.0.r4 remains a staple in many labs: Key Features in Release 13