: HPE provides direct landing pages that link to the appropriate download locations on the VMware/Broadcom site. Use the HPE VMware ESXi Images page to find the correct version for your hardware, such as ProLiant or Synergy.
: For those who prefer to customize an existing installation, HPE maintains a VIBs Depot where you can download individual drivers and software packages (VIBs) to add to a standard ESXi image. Installation & Best Practices VMware ESXi Images for HPE Servers | HPE India
An HPE custom image for ESXi is a pre-configured, tested, and validated image of the ESXi operating system, specifically designed for HPE servers. These custom images are created by HPE and include the necessary drivers, patches, and configurations for optimal performance on HPE hardware. hpe custom image for esxi
: Comes with HPE value-added software, such as the HPE Management Providers , allowing for better monitoring via the HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) interface.
: Log in to the Broadcom Support Portal and navigate to the VMware Cloud Foundation or vSphere download sections. Look for the "Custom ISOs" tab to find HPE-specific versions. : HPE provides direct landing pages that link
Since vSphere 7.0, HPE has moved away from full ISOs toward . This is a game changer.
Have you experienced a driver failure using the vanilla ISO? Tell us about it in the comments below. Installation & Best Practices VMware ESXi Images for
Don't just reinstall. Use HPE’s Add-On via VMware Lifecycle Manager (vLCM):
Your future self—the one not debugging a midnight PSOD due to a SATA AHCI driver mismatch—will thank you.
Why not just use the VMware stock image?
Essential for 10GbE adapters, FC/FCoE, and Smart Array storage controllers not found in the base ISO.