(Optional but Recommended: Download the corresponding .zip Offline Bundle if you plan to upgrade hosts remotely via command line or vLCM). Best Practices for Deployment and Upgrades
Whether you are doing a or an in-place upgrade ?
Simplifies cluster-wide management by utilizing a single, unified declarative image that pairs ESXi base images with HPE hardware support packages. (Optional but Recommended: Download the corresponding
Standard VMware ESXi installation images contain generic drivers that work across a wide variety of hardware platforms. However, they lack the specific driver optimizations required to leverage advanced features in enterprise-grade hardware.
The standard vanilla installer provided by Broadcom lacks the targeted device drivers required for enterprise server storage and networking topologies. Using the HPE Custom Image for VMware vSphere ensures that your infrastructure remains fully optimized and vendor-supported. Integrated ProLiant and Synergy Drivers Using the HPE Custom Image for VMware vSphere
Navigate to the Broadcom Support Portal. Log in with your corporate credentials. Ensure your profile is linked to your company’s active VMware entitlements. Step 2: Navigate to VMware Cloud Foundation / vSphere
Following the transition of VMware services, all official downloads are now managed through the . (Optional but Recommended: Download the corresponding
Delivers lower latency and higher IOPS for shared enterprise storage over Fibre Channel and RDMA networks.
. Because the new portal architecture does not support direct deep links to specific images, you must manually navigate to the file: Access the Portal : Log in to the Broadcom Support Portal using your registered account credentials. Navigate to Downloads VMware Cloud Foundation from the dropdown menu next to your username and click on My Downloads in the left-hand menu. Search for vSphere : Use the search bar to find VMware vSphere