Follow the redirect links provided to securely pull the image. Driver-Firmware Matrix Validation (Critical Step)
: This happens if you accidentally downloaded the generic VMware ISO. Re-download the HPE Customized ISO . For older Smart Array P-series (e.g., P440), ESXi 7.0 U3 may have deprecated them – consider staying on 6.7 or upgrading the controller. Follow the redirect links provided to securely pull
The customized ISO includes several components vital for maintaining HPE server health and performance: For older Smart Array P-series (e
Installing a vanilla VMware ESXi image on enterprise HPE ProLiant hardware often leads to stability issues, missing sensors, or performance bottlenecks. The HPE Customized ISO is highly recommended for several reasons: Visit the HPE VMware Support page to identify
Go to: https://myenterpriselicense.hpe.com/cwp-ui/software or use the direct support search at https://support.hpe.com .
Visit the HPE VMware Support page to identify the specific ISO for your generation of servers.
esxcli software vib list | grep -i hpe