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In the top-right search bar, type VMware vSphere and select the appropriate product based on your licensing entitlement (e.g., ). 📦 Step 2: Locate the HPE Custom ISO
If prompted, check the box to agree to the Broadcom EULA and address any export or trade compliance verifications.
The VMware Customer Connect site has been replaced by the Broadcom Support Portal.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 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.
Even with the HPE image, this can happen if you are using newer hardware (e.g., Gen10 Plus) that was released after ESXi 6.7 U3 went End of Life.
Use HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP), which provides systematic updating of firmware, drivers, and system software for HPE servers.
The term "best" is subjective in enterprise environments. It depends heavily on your hardware generation and your compliance requirements. For Gen9 and Gen10 Servers (Recommended)
If you are prepping an installation or upgrade, tell me the of your HPE servers (e.g., DL360 Gen9 or Gen10) so I can verify if 6.7 U3 is the optimal version or if a newer release is supported. Share public link
The custom image includes the HPE Agentless Management Service (AMS) and HPE ESXi Utilities , which allow VMware vCenter to communicate hardware health, temperatures, and fan speeds directly to HPE's iLO (Integrated Lights-Out).
Enables continuous, proactive monitoring of server hardware health.
Before installing or upgrading to the ESXi 6.7 U3 HPE custom image, ensure that your server’s BIOS, iLO, and storage controller firmware are up to date. Using outdated firmware with newer ESXi drivers can lead to PSODs (Purple Screen of Death) or unstable storage paths. Utilize the to update all nodes systematically. 2. Choose the Right Boot Media
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In the top-right search bar, type VMware vSphere and select the appropriate product based on your licensing entitlement (e.g., ). 📦 Step 2: Locate the HPE Custom ISO
If prompted, check the box to agree to the Broadcom EULA and address any export or trade compliance verifications.
The VMware Customer Connect site has been replaced by the Broadcom Support Portal.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 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.
Even with the HPE image, this can happen if you are using newer hardware (e.g., Gen10 Plus) that was released after ESXi 6.7 U3 went End of Life.
Use HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP), which provides systematic updating of firmware, drivers, and system software for HPE servers.
The term "best" is subjective in enterprise environments. It depends heavily on your hardware generation and your compliance requirements. For Gen9 and Gen10 Servers (Recommended)
If you are prepping an installation or upgrade, tell me the of your HPE servers (e.g., DL360 Gen9 or Gen10) so I can verify if 6.7 U3 is the optimal version or if a newer release is supported. Share public link
The custom image includes the HPE Agentless Management Service (AMS) and HPE ESXi Utilities , which allow VMware vCenter to communicate hardware health, temperatures, and fan speeds directly to HPE's iLO (Integrated Lights-Out).
Enables continuous, proactive monitoring of server hardware health.
Before installing or upgrading to the ESXi 6.7 U3 HPE custom image, ensure that your server’s BIOS, iLO, and storage controller firmware are up to date. Using outdated firmware with newer ESXi drivers can lead to PSODs (Purple Screen of Death) or unstable storage paths. Utilize the to update all nodes systematically. 2. Choose the Right Boot Media
