View hardware status directly in the vSphere client.
Integrated support for Agentless Management Service (AMS). Where to Download ESXi 6.5 U3 HPE Custom ISO download hpe custom image for esxi 6.5 u3
This usually means your Broadcom account does not have a valid entitlement (license) associated with it. You may need to "Site Associate" your account using your Site ID. View hardware status directly in the vSphere client
Ensure you select the "Custom Image" rather than just a driver bundle (vib). Technical Specifications for 6.5 U3 You may need to "Site Associate" your account
Before downloading, ensure the build version matches your patching requirements. The final major release for this branch is typically:
Once you have downloaded the .iso file, follow these steps for a clean deployment:
For older Gen9 servers, you can use the built-in Intelligent Provisioning (F10 at boot), though it may point to older versions by default.