Images
Supported images
Map common vendor folders to VEX-NX templates and know where to look next.
Goal
Map common vendor folders to VEX-NX templates and know where to look next.
How to use this page
- Find your vendor / product
- Note the template ID for Catalog / Import
- Check live chips under Catalog and Compatibility for Certified vs Experimental
- Import disks with Import images or Bulk folder import
VEX-NX never redistributes vendor images. Folder name examples are EVE-NG style hints only.
Status source of truth
Do not treat any printed Certified list as permanent. After every appliance update, open Images -> Compatibility on your host.
Certified means honest verification: Start + live terminal + guest config (or documented N/A) + Stop/Wipe/Start retest. Templates that only boot Host OS or hang before the guest CLI stay Experimental until that bar passes.
Common mappings (examples)
| Your folder hint | Template ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|
iosv-* / vios-* | cisco-iosv | Nested KVM; HTML5 serial |
viosl2-* / iosvl2 | iosvl2 | L2 switch |
csr1000v* | csr1000v | Also SD-WAN CSR builds |
c8000v* | catalyst-8000v | Prefer recommended CPU/RAM |
cat9kv-* / cat9000v* | cat9kv | Heavy guest |
asav-* | cisco-asav | SMBIOS quirks handled by runtime |
nxosv9k-* | nxosv9000 | UEFI/OVMF; recommend 4 vCPU / 12 GB |
iosxrv* / xrv9k* | xrv9k | Heavy; confirm Compatibility chip before class |
veos-* | arista-veos | Needs Aboot ISO + hda together |
fortinet-FGT-* | fortigate | |
mikrotik-* | mikrotik-chr | Light guest |
vqfxre-* / vqfxpfe-* | vqfx | Pair RE + PFE |
vmxvcp-* / vmxvfp-* | vmx | Pair VCP + VFP |
vjunos* | vjunos-switch / vjunos-router / vjunos-evolved | Prefer bare metal; often Experimental until certified |
vtbond-* / vtedge-* / vtsmart-* / vtmgmt-* | vbond / vedge / vsmart / vmanage | SD-WAN set |
Multi-VM appliances
vQFX and vMX need two nodes (RE+PFE or VCP+VFP). Use Add pair when the catalog offers it, or add both nodes and interconnect.
vJunos note
vJunos templates use a dedicated KVM launch profile. Prefer bare-metal USB. After first boot use Stop/Start, not Wipe, unless your notes say otherwise.