ZSphere OVF template import reports an expired upload session

Issue/Introduction

This article helps troubleshoot expired upload session errors when importing an OVF template into ZSphere.

Symptoms

• Uploading is interrupted or reports an expired upload session while an OVF template is being imported.
• The VMDK file exists when checked manually, but OVF import cannot continue.

Environment

• Product: ZVF
• Version: 4.x, 5.x
• Component: ZSphere
• Affected object: OVF template import
• Scenario: For template and tool issues, confirm the current version, deployment type, storage type, and operation timeline.

Possible causes