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IMPORTANT POINTS
Contributors
IOS 15.x
Julien Duponchelle

Should I use a mainline and

EDITtechnology train
THIS ARTICLE image?

Minimum memory

Recommended images

Cisco IOS images for Dynamips

Idle-PC value

GNS3 offers multiple ways to emulate IOS. For older images, we use and maintain Dynamips; an
C1700 SERIES
emulator dedicated to emulate some Cisco hardware. Dynamips can run unmodified IOS images. In the
IOS 1.4,
new GNS3 version 12.4.25d
there is a way to run a second category of switches and routers. These are classified as
(Mainline)
Routing and Switching virtual machines (or R+Svms) for short. What are the differences? Here are the
major differences:
IOS version 12.4.15T14
(Technology train)
IOS images are usually run in Dynamips however R+Svms are housed in a virtual machine.
IOS images are lower in cpu and memory so you can fit more of them in one topology.
R+Svms are all vendor Routing and Switching images that are larger in size but can be imported into
C2600 SERIES
GNS3 for real world network emulation.
IOS version 12.4.25d
(Mainline)
Important points
IOS version 12.4.15T14
IOS 15.x
(Technology train)

Should I use a mainline and technology train image?

C3620
Minimum memory
IOS version 12.2.26c

Recommended images

C3640
Idle-PC value

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c1700 IOS
series
version 12.4.25d
(Mainline)

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

IOS C3660
version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)
IOS version 12.4.25d
c2600 (Mainline)
series

IOS version
IOS version 12.4.15T14
12.4.25d (Mainline)
(Technology train)

IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

c3620
C2691

IOS version 12.4.25d

IOS version 12.2.26c
(Mainline)

c3640 IOS version 12.4.15T14

(Technology train)

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

C3725
c3660
IOS version 12.4.25d
IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)
(Mainline)

IOS version 12.4.15T14

IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)
(Technology train)

c2691

IOS C3745
version 12.4.25d (Mainline)
IOS version 12.4.25d
IOS (Mainline)
version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)
IOS version 12.4.15T14
c3725 (Technology train)

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

C7200 SERIES
IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)
IOS 15 (Mainline)

c3745
IOS 12.4.25g (Mainline)

IOS version 12.4.25d

IOS 12.4.24T5 (Mainline)
(Technology
train)

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IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

CISCO CATALYST SWITCHES
c7200 series
Last updated
October 23, 2017
IOS 15 (Mainline)
Contributors
Julien Duponchelle
IOS 12.4.25g (Mainline)

EDIT THIS ARTICLE

IOS 12.4.24T5 (Technology train)

Cisco Catalyst Switches

IMPORTANT POINTS

IOS 15.x

Only the c7200 series get newer IOS 15 images. All other platforms are now end-of-life and only support
IOS 12.4. Please note that the IOSv appliance is based on IOS 15 and there are IOU (IOS on UNIX)
images with IOS 15.

Should I use a mainline and technology train image?

You will nd the technology train images to contain the newest features but it may also contain the most
bugs. We recommend Mainline over Technology train if you are interested on stability without the need of
new features.Please see Cisco IOS Versions and Naming for more information.

Minimum memory

The minimum RAM is the amount of memory needed for IOS to work at maximum capacity with most
feature configured and activated. From experience you can usually use a bit less RAM just fine.

Recommended images

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We really recommend using c3640, c3660, c3725, c3745 and c7200 IOSimages listed below,
they have proven to be the most stable in GNS3 provided you use the right amount of RAM and Idle-PC
value.

Idle-PC value

This settings will help Dynamips to consume less CPU. Its specific to each different IOS image.

C1700 SERIES
1700s have 1 FastEthernet fixed port (C1700-MB-1ETH) on its motherboard, 2 subslots for WICs
(maximum of 2 Ethernet ports or 4 serial ports), and no Network Module slots. Note that interfaces do not
use a slot designation (e.g. f0)

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

File name: c1700-adventerprisek9-mz.124-25d.bin

MD5: 3ed8d56a8757771105a56070e4147716

Minimum RAM: 128MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x80358a60

IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

File name: c1700-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T14.bin

MD5: 351190de8764263e85a2b50718f394fd

Minimum RAM: 160MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x824a4dc4

C2600 SERIES
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2600s have one or two Ethernet or FastEthernet interfaces on its motherboard, 3 subslots for WICs
(maximum of 6 serial ports) and 1 Network Module slot (maximum of 4 Ethernet ports or 16 FastEthernet
ports).

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

File name: c2600-adventerprisek9-mz.124-25d.bin

MD5: 8eca1f6fe57dfb3c3cf3568c0e475853

Minimum RAM: 128MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x80519c48

IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

File name: c2600-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T14.bin

MD5: 12b8548b23e2ec593652ae9310ac797f

Minimum RAM: 256MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x8027ec88

C3620
The c3620 supports up to 2 Network Modules (maximum of 8 Ethernet ports, 32 FastEthernet ports or 8
serial ports). Note that tt shouldnt be used since the latest available IOS image is very old.

IOS version 12.2.26c

File name: c3620-a3jk8s-mz.122-26c.bin

MD5: dd34b958ad362ef54ba48b187f4c97b4

Minimum RAM: 64MB

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Proposed idle-PC value: 0x603a8bac

C3640
The c3640 supports up to 4 Network Modules (maximum of 16 Ethernet ports, 32 FastEthernet ports or
16 serial ports).

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

File name: c3640-a3js-mz.124-25d.bin

MD5: db9f63ca1b46d18fb835496bfffe608a

Minimum RAM: 128MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x6050b114

C3660
The c3660 has 2 FastEthernet fixed ports (Leopard-2FE) and supports up to 6 Network Modules
(maximum of 24 Ethernet ports, 32 FastEthernet ports or 24 serial ports).

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

File name: c3660-a3jk9s-mz.124-25d.bin

MD5: 4ac7e947f13c189d746149dc74992890

Minimum RAM: 192MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x606071f8

IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

File name: c3660-a3jk9s-mz.124-15.T14.bin

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MD5: 39950b7a563aa08e94a168260409f1e6

Minimum RAM: 256MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x6076e0b4

C2691
The c2691 has 2 FastEthernet interfaces its motherboard (GT96100-FE), 3 subslots for WICs (maximum
of 6 serial ports) and 1 Network Module slot (maximum of 16 FastEthernet ports or 4 serial ports).

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

File name: c2691-adventerprisek9-mz.124-25d.bin

MD5: a8e1f5821d87456595488d6221ce42e5

Minimum RAM: 192MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x60a48cb8

IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

File name: c2691-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T14.bin

MD5: 91388104d7276ad09204e36d2dfcf52d

Minimum RAM: 256MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x60bcf9f8

C3725
The c3725 has 2 FastEthernet interfaces on its motherboard (GT96100-FE), 3 subslots for WICs
(maximum of 6 serial ports) and 2 Network Module slots (maximum of 32 FastEthernet ports or 8 serial
ports).

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IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

File name: c3725-adventerprisek9-mz.124-25d.bin

MD5: ac3d313d3caff5beeee244b81d2c024c

Minimum RAM: 128MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x602467a4

IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

File name: c3725-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T14.bin

MD5: 42baf17af10d9a1471bf542f0bfd07c7

Minimum RAM: 256MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x60c09aa0

C3745
The c3745 has 2 FastEthernet interfaces on its motherboard (GT96100-FE), 3 subslots for WICs
(maximum of 6 serial ports) and 4 Network Module slots (maximum of 32 FastEthernet ports or 16 serial
ports).

IOS version 12.4.25d (Mainline)

File name: c3745-adventerprisek9-mz.124-25d.bin

MD5: 563797308a3036337c3dee9b4ab54649

Minimum RAM: 256MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x60aa1da0

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IOS version 12.4.15T14 (Technology train)

File name: c3745-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T14.bin

MD5: a696619869a972ec3a27742d38031b6a

Minimum RAM: 256 RAM

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x602701e4

C7200 SERIES
7200s have a different architecture. Only the 7206 is supported, it has 6 Port Adapters (PA) slots. VXR
chassis, NPE-400 and C7200-IO-FE are the default settings in GNS3.

IOS 15 (Mainline)

This router series is still getting new IOS 15.x versions.

The last one at this date is:

File name: c7200-adventerprisek9-mz.152-4.M7.bin

Minimum RAM: 512MB

IOS 12.4.25g (Mainline)

MD5: 3a78cb61831b3ef1530f7402f5986556

File name: c7200-a3jk9s-mz.124-25g.bin

Minimum RAM: 256MB

IOS 12.4.24T5 (Technology train)

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This one is not the latest 12.4 version but it is easier to find.

MD5: 3c4148f62acf56602ce3b371ebae60c9

File name: c7200-adventerprisek9-mz.124-24.T5

Minimum RAM: 256MB

Proposed idle-PC value: 0x606df838

CISCO CATALYST SWITCHES

At this moment, it is not possible to emulate Catalyst switches with Dynamip. This is due to the
impossibility to emulate ASIC processors used in those type of devices. For switching you can use IOU
L2 image or vIOS L2 images with Qemu.

However, if you want to use Dynamips you can use the EtherSwitch module with 2600s, 3600s and
3700s Series. Keep in mind that this module works differently (uses the vlan database etc.) and
doesnt support the following features:

Access Switch Device Manager (SDM) Template

ACL Improved Merging Algorithm
ARP Optimization
BGP Increased Support of Numbered as-path Access Lists to 500
BGP Restart Neighbor Session After max-prefix Limit Reached
BGP Route-Map Continue Support for Outbound Policy
Clear Counters Per Port
DHCP Snooping
DHCP Snooping Counters
Diagnostics Options on bootup
ErrDisable Reactivation Per Port
ErrDisable timeout
EtherChannel Flexible PAgP
Etherchannel Guard
Fallback Bridging
Flex Link Bi-directional Fast Convergence
Flex Link VLAN Load-Balancing
Flex Links Interface Preemption
GOLD Generic Online Diagnostics
IEEE 802.1ab, Link Layer Discovery Protocol
IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) Standard Compliance
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IEEE 802.1s VLAN Multiple Spanning Trees

IEEE 802.1t
IEEE 802.1W Spanning Tree Rapid Reconfiguration
IEEE 802.1x Auth Fail Open
IEEE 802.1x Auth Fail VLAN
IEEE 802.1x VLAN Assignment
IEEE 802.1x Wake on LAN Support
IEEE 802.1X Multi-Domain Authentication
IEEE 802.1x RADIUS Accounting
IEEE 802.1x with Port Security
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (LACP)
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet
IGMP Fast Leave
IGMP Version 1
IGRP
IP Phone Detection Enhancements
IP Phone Enhancement PHY Loop Detection
IPSG (IP Source Guard)
Jumbo Frames
L2PT Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
MAC Authentication Bypass
MLD Snooping
Multicast Etherchannel Load Balancing
NAC L2 IEEE 802.1x
NAC L2 IP
NAC L2 IP with Auth Fail Open
Packet-Based Storm Control
Per Port Per VLAN Policing
Port Security
Port Security on Private VLAN Ports
Private VLANs
QoS Policy Propagation via Border Gateway Protocol (QPPB)
Rapid-Per-VLAN-Spanning Tree (Rapid-PVST)
Reduced MAC Address Usage
Remote SPAN (RSPAN)
Smart Port
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Loop Guard
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) PortFast BPDU Filtering
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Portfast Support for Trunks
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Root Guard
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Uplink Load Balancing

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SRR (Shaped Round Robin)

Standby Supervisor Port Usage
STP Syslog Messages
Switching Database Manager (SDM)
Trunk Failover
Trusted boundary (extended trust for CDP devices)
Unicast Mac Filtering
UniDirectional Link Detection (UDLD)
VLAN Access Control List (VACL)
VLAN Aware Port Security
Weighted Tail Drop (WTD)
Routing and Switching Virtual machines from Vendors

To recap: You can import many images using Virtualbox or VMWare. ASIC based models like the Cisco
Catalyst switches are impossible to import as a Routing and Switching Image.

If you require more switching features, it is recommended to use larger Virtual Machine Switches and
Routers that run inside your choice of Qemu, Virtualbox or VMWare. For advanced switching IOSv and/or
IOU is recommended.

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