Cisco Systems CSR 1000V Network Router User Manual


 
iii
Cisco CSR 1000V Series Cloud Services Router Software Configuration Guide
OL-27477-07
CONTENTS
Preface
Objectives
v
Document Revision History vi
Organization vii
Related Documentation viii
Document Conventions viii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ix
CHAPTER
1 Cisco CSR 1000V Series
Cloud Services Router Overview
1-1
Introduction 1-1
Benefits of Virtualization Using the Cisco CSR 1000V Series Cloud Services Router 1-2
Software Configuration and Management Using the Cisco IOS XE CLI 1-2
Router Interfaces 1-3
Virtual Machine Requirements 1-4
Virtual Machines 1-4
Hypervisor Support 1-4
Hypervisor vNIC Requirements 1-5
Cisco CSR 1000V and Hypervisor Limitations 1-7
Server Requirements 1-8
Cisco CSR 1000V Series Software License Overview 1-8
Cisco CSR 1000V Series Architecture Differences from Hardware Platforms 1-12
Supported Cisco IOS XE Technologies 1-13
Management Support 1-20
Managing the Router Using Cisco Configuration Professional 1-20
Managing the Router Using the Cisco CSR 1000V REST API 1-20
Managing the Router Using Cisco Prime Network Services Controller 1-20
Related Cisco Product Compatibility 1-21
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Products 1-21
Finding Support Information for Platforms and Cisco Software Images 1-22
Using Cisco Feature Navigator 1-22
Using the Software Advisor 1-22