Click the drop-down in the top right and select VMware Cloud Foundation . Click My Downloads on the left-hand menu.
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VMware-ESXi-7.0.3-20328353-HPE-703.0.0.10.4.18.iso vmware esxi 7 download iso hpe custom image
For HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus servers, the HPE Custom Image is mandatory for a stable, supported production environment.
This integration includes:
| Feature | Vanilla VMware ISO | HPE Custom ISO | |---------|--------------------|----------------| | | Generic | Optimized for HPE Smart Array, Broadcom, Mellanox | | Hardware monitoring | Basic | Full iLO integration (temperature, power, fans) | | CLI tools | Standard esxcli | HPE-specific commands ( hpssacli , ssacli ) | | vSphere Lifecycle Manager | Manual driver injection | Native support with HPE Add-on | | Security | VMware defaults | HPE Secure Boot & firmware validation | | Support | VMware only | VMware + HPE (no "finger-pointing") |
Copy the checksum value listed next to the download link on the portal. Open your local terminal or PowerShell prompt. Run the hash command (Example for Windows PowerShell): powershell Click the drop-down in the top right and
This white paper serves as a definitive guide for IT administrators and infrastructure engineers seeking to deploy VMware ESXi 7.0 on HPE ProLiant server hardware. It outlines the critical differences between the standard VMware ISO and the HPE Custom Image, provides a detailed walkthrough of the download process via the HPE Support Center, and highlights essential pre-installation considerations regarding hardware compatibility and driver support.
What specific of HPE ProLiant server are you using? VMware-ESXi-7