: Once you locate the HPE Custom Image for ESXi 7, click on it and proceed to download the ISO file. Ensure you have enough space on your computer or server to store the ISO.

Press to log into the DCUI (or use SSH).

install --firstdisk --overwritevmfs rootpw --iscrypted $6$... network --bootproto=dhcp --device=vmnic0 %post --interpreter=busybox # HPE specific - install iLO offline bundle esxcli software vib install -v /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/hpe-ilovib.vib %end

Use this if you are upgrading an existing host via the command line ( esxcli ) or using VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM). Important Compatibility Checks

ESXi 7.0 has several major iterations. For the best experience, you should generally aim for the latest update: