Use only if specific legacy software dependencies require it.
https://support.hpe.com
Scroll through the list of third-party hardware vendors until you find .
[Local PC with ISO] ---> [Network / iLO Interface] ---> [ProLiant Bare-Metal Server] vmware esxi 7 download iso hpe custom image free
Broadcom acquired VMware and migrated all download portals. The old VMware Customer Connect portal is completely offline. All downloads now go through the Broadcom Support Portal.
(Note: The numbers change with each patch; do not worry about exact digits.)
The HPE custom image does not include drivers for very old NICs (e.g., Broadcom 5719 on HPE Gen9? Actually, Gen9 is supported. This happens on whitebox hardware). Fix: Ensure you are booting on genuine HPE hardware. For unsupported NICs, see if HPE offers a separate offline bundle. Use only if specific legacy software dependencies require it
– Look for: VMware-ESXi-7.0.U3d-19482537-HPE-703.0.0.10.6.0.39-Sep2022.iso (example – version numbers vary). HPE updates these every few months.
HPE takes the official VMware code and injects:
Before installing, ensure your HPE server’s is up to date. The drivers included in the ESXi 7.0 custom image are designed to work in tandem with specific firmware versions. Using an old firmware version with a new custom ISO can lead to driver conflicts. The old VMware Customer Connect portal is completely offline
: Visit the Broadcom Support Portal and register for an account if you don't already have one.
What of HPE server are you using?