Cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2 Fix

If 17.12.01prd9 is a pre-release, it could contain experimental features or fixes not yet in the general deployment (GD) release.

The software version 17.12.01prd9 can be broken down into: cat9kv-prd-17.12.01prd9.qcow2

The suffix prd9 is a critical detail. In Cisco’s internal build numbering, increments (prd1, prd2, ..., prd9) indicate iterative improvements. A prd9 build means this image has undergone extensive regression testing and bug fixes since the initial prd1 . If you are chasing stability in a virtual lab, a higher prd number often translates to fewer crashes and memory leaks. A prd9 build means this image has undergone

Early versions of virtual switches often had limited spanning-tree or VLAN feature sets, though the 17.x releases have significantly improved L2 parity with physical hardware . Catalyst 9000v - - EVE-NG Catalyst 9000v - - EVE-NG : At least

: At least 2 vCPUs are recommended to ensure reasonable boot times.

: Improper virtio driver handshake. Fix : Shut/no-shut the interface from CLI or reboot the VM. The prd9 build largely fixes this, but early prd builds suffered.