The Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR) 1000V has officially reached End-of-Life (EOL) and End-of-Support (EOS). Cisco ended sales for this product in December 2022, and it is no longer supported. Users are officially advised to migrate to the Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software for current virtual routing needs. Official Download & Evaluation
Files you’ll get:
Create a Cisco Account: If you don't already have a Cisco account, create one by going to the Cisco website and following the registration process.
Go to the Cisco Software Center: Once you have a Cisco account, go to the Cisco Software Center and search for "CSR 1000V".
Select the Correct Version: Choose the correct version of the CSR 1000V that you want to download. Make sure to select the OVA file that matches your virtualization platform (e.g., VMware).
Download the OVA File: Click on the "Download" button to start the download process. You may be prompted to provide additional information or complete a survey.
Standard Cisco licenses (Base, App, Sec, AX) are paid.
A "Bandwidth Enforcement" mode exists where the router functions strictly as a software router with limited throughput (e.g., 100Mbps or 1Gbps limits) depending on the specific image and entitlement applied.
On Mac/Linux:
The most straightforward and secure way to obtain the Cisco CSR 1000V OVA file is directly from Cisco's official website. However, Cisco typically requires a valid account or a license to access and download their software. The Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR) 1000V has