virt-install \ --name nexus-9000v \ --memory 8192 \ --vcpus 2 \ --disk ~/cisco_images/nxosv-final.7.0.3.I7.4.qcow2,bus=sata \ --import \ --network bridge=virbr0,model=e1000 \ --serial tcp,host=localhost:8888,mode=bind,protocol=telnet \ --virt-type kvm \ --graphics none \ --os-variant ubuntu20.04 \ --boot uefi \ --noautoconsole

What you want to test (e.g., VXLAN, EVPN, VPC)?

Edit the newly created VM template, go to the tab, and increase the adapters to 8 or 16 to allow multi-switch pooling. How to Import the Image into EVE-NG

Even with careful setup, you may encounter issues. Here are some common ones and their solutions.

The filename itself tells a story about what you're downloading:

Downloading Nxosv-final.7.0.3.i7.4.qcow2 requires careful consideration of the terms of use, system requirements, and version compatibility. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can obtain the Nxosv-final.7.0.3.i7.4.qcow2 file from a reliable source and start virtualizing the Cisco Nexus OS for your network testing and evaluation needs. Always ensure that you comply with Cisco's licensing terms and conditions when using the Nxosv-final.7.0.3.i7.4.qcow2 file.

/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/nxosv9k-7.0.3.I7.4/

If the default username/password does not work, it might have been modified by a previous user in the .qcow2 image. You may need to create a new, clean image from CML.