To complete this download, ensure you have the following:
If you manage HPE ProLiant servers and run VMware ESXi 6.7 U3, using HPE’s custom ESXi image ensures drivers, firmware hooks, and vendor-installed VIBs are compatible and supported. Below is a concise, actionable blog post you can publish as-is.
HPE’s custom image includes:
This is the safest method, ensuring you get the final build with all critical patches.
Step 1: Navigate to HPE Support Center
Go to https://www.hpe.com/support and click "Drivers & Software" in the top menu. vmware esxi 6.7 u3 hpe custom image download
Step 2: Search for Your Server Model Enter your specific server model (e.g., "ProLiant DL380 Gen10"). Do not type "ESXi" yet. Click Search.
Step 3: Filter by Operating System Scroll down to the "Operating Systems" filter. Select VMware vSphere 6.7 (ESXi) . You may see "VMware vSphere 6.7 Update 3."
Step 4: Locate the Custom Image Look for an entry named similar to:
"VMware ESXi 6.7 Update 3 (HPE Custom Image) Install CD" To complete this download, ensure you have the
Important: Check the release date and version number. The final, stable release is typically ESXi 6.7.0 Update 3 (Build 19193900) or later revs (e.g., 6.7.0 Update 3 patch 8, Build 20497097). If you see a "Driver Pack" or "Add-on," that is not the full ISO.
Step 5: Download
Click the Download button. You will be prompted to log in with your HPE Passport account. Accept the license agreement. The file will be a .iso file, usually around 450-550 MB.
After downloading the ISO, always verify the checksum to ensure the file wasn't corrupted (or tampered with). HPE provides an md5sum or sha256 value on the download page.
On Windows (PowerShell):
Get-FileHash -Path C:\Downloads\VMware-ESXi-6.7.0-19193900-HPE.iso -Algorithm SHA256
On Linux/macOS:
shasum -a 256 /path/to/YourHPEImage.iso
If the output matches what HPE published, you are ready to deploy.
Here is the reality of the current situation. VMware ESXi 6.7 reached General Availability (GA) End of Life.
This creates a friction point for engineers. You can no longer simply find these images on the primary download portals. The links have decayed or been archived. This is the safest method, ensuring you get
This shift signifies a change in how we view infrastructure. The era of "download and run" for 6.7 is over. It has entered the era of "maintain and secure."