: Support for Smart Array controllers (nhpsa, hpsa) and specific network adapters.

Look for entries labeled "HPE Custom Image for VMware ESXi 6.5 U3" . The full name typically reads something like:

In the world of enterprise virtualization, compatibility and stability are paramount. While VMware provides a standard ESXi hypervisor, running it on Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ProLiant servers without the proper drivers and management tools is a recipe for hardware detection issues, storage controller errors, and poor performance. This is where the becomes essential.

The HPE Custom Image is essentially the standard VMware ESXi kernel wrapped with a specific set of driver packages known as VIBs (vSphere Installation Bundles). When you download the HPE custom image for ESXi 6.5 U3, you are getting an installer that includes:

Look for a file name similar to: VMware-ESXi-6.5.0-Update3-<build_number>-HPE-<version>.iso Example: VMware-ESXi-6.5.0-Update3-13932383-HPE-650.U3.10.6.0.18-Jun2020.iso

Go to HPE Software Depot at https://downloads.hpe.com/

The exact build number and HPE version suffix may vary depending on the latest patch release for 6.5 U3.

If the above navigation is slow, use HPE’s search:

: Essential tools like SSACLI for storage management and HPONCFG for iLO configuration. Important Compatibility Notes VMware ESXi - Archived Products | HPE India

sha256sum VMware-ESXi-6.5.0-Update3-19033897-HPE-650.U3.10.7.13.iso