Get-FileHash C:\Path\To\VMware-ESXi-7.0.3-HPE-Custom-ISO.iso -Algorithm SHA256 Use code with caution. On Linux/macOS (Terminal): sha256sum /Path/To/VMware-ESXi-7.0.3-HPE-Custom-ISO.iso Use code with caution.
Compare the SHA-256 checksum listed on the Broadcom download page with your downloaded file. You can run the following command in your local terminal: powershell Get-FileHash .\filename.iso -Algorithm SHA256 Use code with caution. Linux/macOS Terminal: sha256sum filename.iso Use code with caution. Step 6: Deploying the ISO via HPE iLO
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The image includes several "value-add" features specifically for HPE hardware:
The wizard will automate the hardware configuration and hand it off to the ESXi installer. Post-Installation Best Practices & Validation You can run the following command in your
Log in to the Broadcom Support Portal. You may need a registered account with valid site entitlements.
: In the search bar, enter "VMware vSphere" and select the appropriate version (e.g., Enterprise Plus). Find Custom ISOs Select the major version Click on the Custom ISOs Search for "HPE" to filter the list. Select & Download : Locate the specific release, such as the This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted
This method eliminates the need for physical media and allows for remote deployment.
The vanilla ESXi installation media distributed by VMware contains generic drivers. HPE hardware relies on specific hardware optimizations that are only found in the customized version.
Before initiating the download process, ensure the following requirements are met:
| Source | Notes | |--------|-------| | | After logging in, select “HPE Customized” from partner images. | | HPE FTP (deprecated) | No longer public; only via support portal. | | HPE SPP (Service Pack for ProLiant) | Contains the customized ISO inside packages/vmware/ folder. |