HPE has moved its customized ISO distribution to the HPE Support Center . While VMware offers generic ISOs, using the HPE-specific image is critical for ProLiant servers to ensure the correct storage controller drivers (Smart Array) and networking drivers are present during installation.
VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3 HPE Customized ISO is the essential installer for HPE ProLiant, Synergy, and Apollo servers. It integrates critical hardware-specific drivers (storage controllers, network cards) and management tools (HPE iLO, Agentless Management Service) that are not present in the generic VMware image. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Top Download Sources & Method HPE has moved its customized ISO distribution to
: Log in to the Broadcom Support Portal with your registered credentials. Wait for HPE’s Update 3d or 3e ISO
| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | during install | Your HPE NIC requires a newer async driver. Wait for HPE’s Update 3d or 3e ISO. Or use the HPE Addon offline bundle to inject the driver. | | PSOD: “HPE Smart Storage Agent” | This occurs if your server firmware is older than version 2.60. Update firmware via HPE SPP first, then install ESXi 7.0 U3. | | iLO fails to pass hardware alerts | Reinstall the hpe-ams VIB manually using esxcli software vib install -v <file> from the HPE vibsdepot. | | Boot bank full error | HPE servers often have mirrored SD cards. Increase OSData partition size as mentioned in Step 3. | Update firmware via HPE SPP first