i86bi indicates it is built for 32-bit Intel x86 Linux systems. Use Cases in Labs
| Segment | Meaning | |---------|---------| | | IOS for 86BI – "BI" stands for Binary Independence (a feature of IOU), indicating it runs on x86 Linux. | | linux | The host OS – this binary runs natively on Linux (not on bare metal Cisco hardware). | | l3 | Layer 3 switching/routing capabilities (supports routing protocols, VLANs, etc.) | | adventerprisek9 | Feature set: Advanced Enterprise with K9 (cryptographic/security features like SSH, VPN). | | ms | Multi-Service image (supports both routing and switching features in one binary). | | 155-2.t | Version 15.5(2)T – a classic IOS release in the 15.x train (T = Technology release). | | .bin | Binary executable file format. | I86bi-linux-l3-adventerprisek9-ms.155-2.t.bin