: Open the Broadcom Support portal and log in with your registered account.

Since the migration of VMware Customer Connect, you must now use the to find these images. Log in to the Broadcom Support Portal . Navigate to My Downloads > VMware vSphere .

VMware downloads migrated from Customer Connect to the Broadcom Support Portal in mid-2024. You must have an active, registered account.

If you want to create a bootable USB drive, you can use tools like:

Once you've downloaded the HPE Custom ISO, deployment can be performed via iLO Virtual Media, a bootable USB drive, or network boot methods. The HPE Custom Image works seamlessly with HPE Intelligent Provisioning, simplifying the installation process. After installation, always verify the build number matches the expected version. For ongoing maintenance, VMware patches can be installed directly via vLCM or ESXCLI, provided they don't cross an "update" boundary (e.g., moving from 7.0 U3 to 8.0) or install conflicting drivers.

Since the transition of VMware to Broadcom, the download process has moved to the . Reddit·r/homelab

Search for your specific server model (e.g., "ProLiant DL380 Gen10") and filter the results by "Software" and "Operating System - VMware ESXi." The "VIB" Repository:

: These often require a specific "HPE Synergy Only" version of the ISO; verify your hardware against the HPE VMware Support and Certification Matrix before installing.

Following the transition of VMware infrastructure to the Broadcom Support Portal , the repository locations and entitlement pipelines for retrieving customized OEM images have changed. Below is a comprehensive guide to understanding, downloading, and implementing the HPE-customized version of ESXi 7.0 Update 3. Why Use the HPE Customized ISO Image?

VMware distribution infrastructure has transitioned to the Omnissa/Broadcom support portals. Follow these steps to locate and download the correct image safely. Step 1: Navigate to the Broadcom Support Portal