You will often see a list of many ESXi versions. Use the filters on the left sidebar:

As of 2024, HPE also offers ESXi 7.0 Update 3i and 8.0 images. For long-term support, 7.0 U3 is recommended until you validate 8.0.

: Select your entitled version (e.g., VMware vSphere Enterprise) and pick the 7.0 major version from the list.

Historically, attempting to install a generic VMware ISO on an HPE ProLiant server often resulted in failure—typically presenting a "No Network Adapters Found" error during installation or missing storage controller drivers. To mitigate this, HPE releases a "Custom Image" in collaboration with VMware. This image is pre-loaded with the scsi-hpvsa , net-igb , i40en , and other vendor-specific drivers.

Locate the specific VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3 entry and click the download link. You may need to accept the Broadcom EULA to proceed. Current Versions and Support (May 2026) VMware ESXi Images for HPE Servers