Looking for HPE VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 Customized Image for my Microserver Gen10+

[marcel458]

I'm looking for the HPE VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 Customized Image for my Microserver Gen10+. There should be an ISO for this.

Followed the instruction from the HPE site in the knowledge base article but could not see any custom ISO in the list.
The VMware Customer Connect site has been replaced by the Broadcom Support Portal.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 possible 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.

Any help is welcome

[Nathan Watts]

Log into your account on the Broadcom portal.
From the My DOwnloads select VMware and search vSphere.
Select the VMware vSphere result and the select VMware vSphere [version] and i.e. VMware vSphere - Enterprise Plus.
Select the 8.0 release
Select the Custom ISO's tab, HPE has ISOs in there.

[Praphul Sabbathi]

How to get customized ESXi Image > https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/366685
Link to jump to the download page > click Custom ISOs > search for HPE
>> https://support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productfiles?subFamily=VMware%20vSphere&displayGroup=VMware%20vSphere%20-%20Enterprise%20Plus&release=8.0&os=&servicePk=202628&language=EN

As a rule of thumb, always check the Server compatibility with the ESXi versions

https://compatibilityguide.broadcom.com/search?program=server&persona=live&column=model&order=asc&productReleaseVersion=%5BESXi+8.0+U3%5D&partnerName=%5BHewlett+Packard+Enterprise%7C%7CHP%5D&activePage=1&activeDelta=300

[Frank Uveges]

Broadcom requires to be designated as an Admin on the portal to download software.
Here is the direct link to HPE ProLiant Custom Image for ESXi 8.0U3 Install CD.

HPE ProLiant Custom Image for ESXi 8.0U3 Install CD VMware-ESXi-8.0.3-24674464-HPE-803.0.0.12.1.0.11-apr2025.iso(715.3 MB) Build Number: 24674464

Jun 25, 2024

https://support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productfiles?displayGroup=VMware%20vSphere%20-%20Standard&release=8.0&os=&servicePk=202631&language=EN&groupId=204419&viewGroup=true

Additional Information

These downloads contain the following HPE added components/drivers.
Contains:
Name--Version
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BCM-storcli--007.3011.0000.0000-02
Broadcom-bnxt-Net-RoCE--232.0.254.0-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
Broadcom-lsi-mr3--7.730.01.00-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
Intel-Volume-Mgmt-Device--9.0.0.1021-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
Intel-i40en--2.9.2.0-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
Intel-icen--1.15.2.0-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
Intel-igbn--1.12.0.0-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
Intel-ixgben--1.18.2.0-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
MRVL-E3-Ethernet-iSCSI-FCoE--3.0.251.0-1OEM.700.1.0.15843807
MRVL-E4-CNA-Driver-Bundle--6.0.402.0-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
MRVL-QLogic-FC--5.4.83.1-1OEM.803.0.0.23710970
Mellanox-MFT-Tools--4.31.0.150-1OEM.801.0.0.21495797
Mellanox-NATIVE-NMST--4.31.0.150-1OEM.801.0.0.21495797
Microchip-smartpqi--80.4704.0.108-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
amsdComponent--802.11.11.0.4-1
amsdvComponent--802.12.1.0.25-1
hpe-upgrade-component--901.2.0.5-1OEM.800.0.0.20172892
ilo-driver--800.10.9.0.17-1OEM.800.1.0.20613240
ilorest-component--800.6.0.0.44-1OEM.802.0.0.22380479
ssacli2-component--6.45.8.0-8.0.0
sutComponent--800.6.0.0.37-0

[marcel458]

Thank you all for the answers.
Until 8.0U2 I was able to download these custom ISO's for free with the link to the VMWare site provided by HPE.
HPE stated they are not allowed to direct link to Broadcom for new releases.
And Broadcom has placed the ISO's in a place that is not free for registered users.
For me the only option is to use the default, non-customized ESXi 8.0U3 ISO, or find someone who is willing to provide me the ISO or move away from ESXi (and VMWare/Broadcom).

[marcel458]

I found a software partner who was willing to help

[Mushab Sheriff]

after broadcom took over now its nightmare to download the VMWare. for my lab environment. i was trying to download still i couldnt im stuck anyone has nay resolutions help me. broadcom support aslso sucks..if they do like this  how to build customers ???

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[marcel458]

Broadcom doesn't want small customers who want free software, that's clear. And HPE hides behind these rules and does not want to help without you digging deep into your wallet. Ultimately, people like us will have to choose a different product, I'm afraid.

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[ninjabrum]

No major company gives away their software for free.  You can get a free version of Workstation and ESXi (with limitations). HPE doesn't make ESXi, they only provide a custom ISO with their drivers / software.  They are bound by Broadcom rules - that's not hiding, it's obeying the rules or losing parter status. Grab the free ESXi iso and add the HPE software / drivers separately. It's easy to make a custom ISO yourself.

Hands on labs are where folks test drive VMware software these days.

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[Melina Llado]

Hi Mr, i lookin for image and found this https://filedn.eu/l8sNsEijrtw78HjvDo2zQYu/HP/ESX/, I hope it helps you as much as it helped me. Regards!

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[ninjabrum]

No, no, no, no.

It is a very bad idea to download any commercial software from third party sites.  Assume this guy is trying to spread malware through illegitimate & compromised installers.  Only download from the vendor directly. 

also, "File Not Found". Did you even check the link?

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