Unlike the generic ISO, which stalled at the network configuration screen, the HPE ISO immediately recognized the embedded 10GbE NICs and the Smart Storage Array. The installer saw the hardware exactly as it was intended to be seen. It transforms a potentially hours-long driver injection headache into a 15-minute "Next, Next, Finish" installation.
With this guide, you are now equipped to deploy a stable, fully-manageable, and optimized HPE virtualization environment on VMware ESXi 7.
Use this for fresh installations or upgrades via iLO Virtual Media or a bootable USB drive.
