Once the download finishes, follow these critical deployment steps:
Now that you have the definitive guide, go forth and deploy a rock-solid, HPE-optimized virtualization host.
When preparing for your next ESXi deployment, assess whether you need the HPE custom image by checking the Server Support Matrix. For most HPE servers running 6.7 U3, the custom image is not strictly required, but it is for the added drivers, management agents, and integrated iLO support.
: Direct instrumentation with HPE Integrated Lights Out (iLO) agents, Active Health System (AHS), and WBEM providers for hardware level alerting.
. This is the current official repository for all VMware OEM images. HPE Servers VMware ESXi Images Page
Locate the entry for HPE Gen9 Plus Custom Image for ESXi 6.7 Update 3 1.2.3 . Download the latest ISO for your server generation.
Before downloading, you must account for the software lifecycle status:
During installation, when the ESXi yellow screen appears, press Shift + O to edit boot options. Add: