> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vex-nx.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vex-nx.com/images/images-overview.md).

# Images overview

Everything about appliances and disks lives under **Images** in the sidebar. One page, four tabs:

| Tab               | Role                                                                       |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Library**       | Disks you already registered (assign these to QEMU / Dynamips / IOL nodes) |
| **Catalog**       | Template definitions - what you can place on a lab canvas                  |
| **Compatibility** | Support matrix (boot, console, resources, licence warnings)                |
| **Import**        | Bring disks into the Library                                               |

### Import has three paths

| Path                                             | Use when                                                                                                                   |
| ------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Convert & add**                                | Browser upload of OVA / VMDK / VHD / qcow2 / ISO (Dynamips/IOL `.bin`) with convert progress and ETA (recommended default) |
| **Upload ready disk**                            | You already have qcow2 (and optional Aboot ISO for vEOS) - no conversion                                                   |
| [**Bulk import**](/images/bulk-folder-import.md) | Many folders already transferred by SCP into `/opt/vex-nx/staging/...`                                                     |

Think of it this way: **Catalog** is the blueprint; **Library** is the files you own; **Import** is how files get into the Library; **Compatibility** is “will this platform treat this appliance as supported?”

The handbook page [**Supported images**](/images/supported-images.md) lists every mapped product, template id, Serial vs VNC primary, and Verified vs Experimental status.

Community shows the starter template pack. Pro unlocks the full catalog after licence import.

Legal acknowledgement is required before imports. VEX-NX stores files on the appliance; it does **not** redistribute vendor software. Bring only disks you are licensed to use - convert formats locally; never ship vendor images with the appliance.

Deep links: `/images?tab=catalog`, `/images?tab=compatibility`, `/images?tab=import`. Older `/templates` URLs redirect here.


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