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HPE’s custom image includes:
Note: As of late 2023, HPE transitioned to a "Gen11 only" policy for new downloads. ESXi 6.7 is now in – you may need an active HPE support contract or entitlement to access the download. vmware esxi 6.7 u3 hpe custom image download
It is a common misconception that ESXi is a generic operating system that works equally well on all hardware. While the vanilla ISO from VMware will technically boot on an HPE server, it is a blunt instrument. There they were