Why Custom HPE VMware ESXi Image?
Standard VMware ESXi ISO, is the easiest and most reliable way to install ESXi on HPE servers. It includes all of the required drivers and management software to run ESXi on HPE servers, and works seamlessly with Intelligent Provisioning.
Certain HPE servers require the use of the HPE Customized Image for a successful installation. The drivers for the new network and storage controllers in the servers are integrated in the HPE Customized Image and are not part of the generic ESXi image that is distributed by VMware. ESXi requires drivers for these controllers to be integrated as you are not able to insert them during installation. To determine if your server requires the HPE Customized Image, refer to the Server Support Matrix.
Using HPE Customized Image for VMware ESXi
To get started with the HPE Customized VMware image, see Deploying and updating vSphere on HPE Servers.
A. HPE Customized ESXi Image
The VMware Customer Connect site has been replaced by the Broadcom Support Portal. Due to the existing architecture of the Broadcom Support Portal, there are no direct links possible to any specific Custom Image or Addon. Broadcom has issued a knowledge base article with specific steps to find and download Custom Images and Addons.
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ESXi 8.0 U3
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ESXi 8.0 U2
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ESXi 8.0 U1
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ESXi 8.0
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ESXi 7.0 U3
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ESXi 7.0 U2
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ESXi 7.0 U1
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ESXi 7.0
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Contents of Above Images
B. HPE VMware ESXi Offline Bundles/Components
For customers already using VMware ESXi, it is recommended that you update to the latest version supported at your earliest convenience. vSphere LifeCycle Manager and ESXCLI compliant HPE bundles and third-party drivers included in the HPE Custom Image and AddOn are available from HPE vibsdepot.
C. Synergy Software
- For HPE Synergy support, please visit https://techhub.hpe.com/eginfolib/synergy/sw_release_info/index.html.