Once you have acquired a compatible image (like a vIOS-L2 or a .bin file), follow these steps to add it: Cisco IOS images for Dynamips - GNS3 Documentation
| Feature | Cisco 4500 Series | Typical GNS3-supported IOS | |--------|------------------|----------------------------| | Hardware | Supervisor engines (e.g., Sup6, Sup7) with ASICs | Software-based routing | | Switching | Hardware CEF, distributed forwarding | CPU-based switching | | IOS type | Catalyst IOS (based on classic IOS but tied to ASICs) | Standard IOS for routers (7200, 3725, etc.) | cisco 4500 switch ios download for gns3
These are virtualized switch images designed specifically for simulation. They support modern features like EtherChannel, STP, and VTP which the Catalyst 4500 is known for. Once you have acquired a compatible image (like