Because the legacy VMware Customer Connect portal has been retired, all downloads are hosted within the Broadcom ecosystem. Direct URLs are no longer accessible without an active login. Follow these steps to find the file:
Method 2: The HPE Software Delivery Repository (Alternative Access)
For remote installations, HPE iLO is a powerful tool. Mount the HPE ISO as a virtual CD/DVD via the iLO interface, reboot the server, and boot from the virtual media.
Using the custom ISO guarantees compatibility with HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) baselines, ensuring smooth firmware and driver updates over the lifecycle of the host. Because the legacy VMware Customer Connect portal has
The HPE Customized Image is essential for HPE hardware (Gen9, Gen10, Gen11) as it includes specific drivers for storage and network controllers not found in the generic VMware image. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Image Attribute Latest Known Build ESXi 7.0 U3 (Build 21424296) released April 2023 Included Tools
/etc/init.d/hpe-ams restart chkconfig hpe-ams on
You will see a list of entitled products. Select VMware vSphere (usually found under "VMware vSphere - Enterprise" or similar based on your license level). Mount the HPE ISO as a virtual CD/DVD
The drivers for Smart Array/SmartRAID storage controllers and specific network adapters (such as those in Gen9, Gen10, and Gen11 servers) are pre-injected. Without them, the ESXi installer cannot detect local logical drives.
Downloading and installing the is a critical step for administrators running VMware on Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) hardware . Using a standard ESXi ISO on HPE servers often leads to missing drivers for essential components like storage controllers and network interfaces.
HPE provides custom ESXi Images that allow you to install VMware ESXi drivers and management software and run ESXi on HPE Servers. Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE Custom Image for VMware vSphere 7.0 Update 3 and Gen11 servers) are pre-injected.
Before installing ESXi 7.0 U3, it is crucial to update your server’s firmware using the SPP 2022.03.1 or newer to avoid compatibility issues. Troubleshooting: What To Do If "It Doesn't Work"
Yes: by adding the HPE depot and installing the hpe-* VIBs manually. However, it’s safer to clean-install with the HPE ISO.