Post-install configuration and best practices
The process for downloading the has changed significantly due to Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. As of April 2026, the old VMware Customer Connect site is gone, and all official custom ISOs are hosted on the Broadcom Support Portal . The "Story" of the New Download Process
VMware-ESXi-7.0.3-20328353-HPE-703.0.0.10.4.18.iso
Ensure the partition scheme is set to or GPT depending on whether your server is configured for legacy BIOS or modern UEFI boot mode. Click Start to burn the image. vmware esxi 7 download iso hpe custom image
Which exact (e.g., U1, U2, U3) do you plan to use?
Don’t re-download the full ISO every time. Use:
Whether you are doing a or an in-place upgrade Click Start to burn the image
esxcli software vib update -d /path/to/offline-bundle.zip
– avoid USB drives used for boot unless it’s an internal USB port.
Note: Use the steps below with appropriate administrative privileges and change-control processes. Assume ESXi 7.x (the 7.0 train) as the target; where specifics vary by minor release, guidance is provided so you can adapt to your exact 7.x build. Use: Whether you are doing a or an
Do you have an active to access the downloads? Share public link
Select -> Local ISO File and browse to your downloaded ESXi 7.0 HPE Custom Image. Reboot the server via the iLO power management options.