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 Customised image for a successful installation. The drivers for the new network and storage controllers in the servers are integrated in the HPE Customised 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 Customised image, refer to the Server Support Matrix.
Options for Using HPE Customisations for VMware ESXi
A. Download the completely customised HPE ESXi image.
B. Download the HPE ESXi Offline Bundles and third-party driver bundles included in the HPE Customised image and apply them to your VMware ESXi downloaded from VMware.
C. Build your own custom ESXi image, choosing from the HPE ESXi Offline Bundles portfolio and third-party driver bundles included in the HPE Customised image.
These downloads are available for customers according to the terms in the HPE Software Licence Agreement. Certain software may require a valid warranty, current support contract with HPE, or a licence fee.
A. HPE Customised ESXi Image
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ESXi 7.0 U3
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ProLiant
- New* ESXi 7.0 U3 July 2022
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert - New* HPE Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 U3 July 2022
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert
- New* ESXi 7.0 U3 July 2022
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Synergy
- ESXi 7.0 U3 – HPE Synergy Only Aug 2022. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label.
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information - HPE Synergy Only Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 U3 Aug 2022
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information
- ESXi 7.0 U3 – HPE Synergy Only Aug 2022. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label.
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ESXi 7.0 U2
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ProLiant
- New* ESXi 7.0 U2 May 2021
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert - New* HPE Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 U2 May 2021
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert
- New* ESXi 7.0 U2 May 2021
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Synergy
- ESXi 7.0 U2 – HPE Synergy Only May 2021. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label.
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information - HPE Synergy Only Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 U2 May 2021
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information
- ESXi 7.0 U2 – HPE Synergy Only May 2021. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label.
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ESXi 7.0 U1
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ProLiant
- ESXi 7.0 U1 May 2021
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert - HPE Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 U1 May 2021
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert
- ESXi 7.0 U1 May 2021
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Synergy
- ESXi 7.0 U1 – HPE Synergy Only May 2021. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label.
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information - HPE Synergy Only Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 U1 May 2021
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information
- ESXi 7.0 U1 – HPE Synergy Only May 2021. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label.
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ESXi 7.0
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ProLiant
- ESXi 7.0 June 2020
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert - HPE Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 June 2020
*For Server Support, refer to https://www.hpe.com/servers/vmwarecert
- ESXi 7.0 June 2020
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Synergy
- ESXi 7.0 – HPE Synergy Only Aug 2020 – Gen10 only. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information - HPE Synergy Only Custom Addon for ESXi 7.0 Aug 2020. Scroll down to the "Synergy” label
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information
- ESXi 7.0 – HPE Synergy Only Aug 2020 – Gen10 only. Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label
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ESXi 6.7 U3
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ProLiant
- ESXi 6.7 U3 Apr 2022 – Supports Gen9 Servers and forward
*For Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information
- ESXi 6.7 U3 Apr 2022 – Supports Gen9 Servers and forward
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Synergy
- ESXi 6.7 U3 – HPE Synergy Only 26 Nov 2021 Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information
- ESXi 6.7 U3 – HPE Synergy Only 26 Nov 2021 Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label
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ESXi 6.5 U3
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ProLiant
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Synergy
- ESXi 6.5 U3 – HPE Synergy Only Nov 2021 Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label
*For more information on Synergy Servers, refer to https://www.hpe.com/info/synergy-sw-release-information - ESXi 6.5 U3 Dec 2019 - Last Pre-Gen9 custom image
- ESXi 6.5 U3 – HPE Synergy Only Nov 2021 Scroll down to the "Synergy Custom Images" label
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ESXi 6.7 U2
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ESXi 6.7 U1
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ESXi 6.7
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ESXi 6.5 U2
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ESXi 6.5 U1
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ESXi 6.5
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ESXi 6.0 U3
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ESXi 6.0 U2
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ESXi 6.0 U1
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ESXi 6.0
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B. HPE VMware ESXi Offline Bundles
For customers already using VMware ESXi, it is recommended that you update to the latest version on their supported at your earliest convenience.
VMware Update Manager and ESXCLI compliant HPE bundles and third-party drivers included in the HPE Customised image are available from HPE vibsdepot.
C. Build Your Own Custom ESXi Image
- VMware Image Builder-compliant HPE bundles and third-party drivers included in the HPE Customised image available from HPE vibsdepot.