VMware ESXi 8.0 U3
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Dell Version: A03, Build# 24414501
Dell Version: A03, Build# 24414501
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NOTE:
Dell has migrated the latest revision of the Dell customized ESXi images with customized drivers to VMware's website. This change aligns with industry-standard practices and brings the Dell-customized image to the same location as our competitors. For customers who manage heterogeneous fleets, this simplifies the procurement of SW images as they will all be housed in one location.
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Read MoreDell has migrated the latest revision of the Dell customized ESXi images with customized drivers to VMware's website. This change aligns with industry-standard practices and brings the Dell-customized image to the same location as our competitors. For customers who manage heterogeneous fleets, this simplifies the procurement of SW images as they will all be housed in one location.
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Version
8.0 U3, A03
Release date
18 Apr 2025
Download Type
CD ISO Images
Category
Enterprise Solutions
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: Dell_Addon_8.0.3_A03.zip
File Size: 10.2 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
3163d2843618258a99ba5b4ae7efaed9
SHA1:
9392992505464d3fd8a96337994c63e761d11a6e
SHA-256:
b518f206fbb11ccddcfca9e69c4dd2af882af46cff88c0a19a0d4f584ab83477
File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-8.0.0.update03-24414501.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A03.iso
File Size: 616.63 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
9ada07c8d1559032753e1418e223ff4c
SHA1:
e1c00cb8ea74d902ae0b8f64fe6fe8ceb3811c29
SHA-256:
df16b1538681bc30509cea4bcc98ea59e6abfeda4c3fab70bae5b5ee17ab493b
File Format: Base Drivers for Imaging
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-8.0.0.update03-24414501.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A03.zip
File Size: 591.84 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
bd82963d407943da16bd78df0c62899b
SHA1:
c25855868ded95dabaf3e3ca8827a2cb215275b7
SHA-256:
bc011228c77af4128baa6d47eb034970a234688d87987df859b1327e6b520090
File Format: External release notes
File Name: ESXi_8.0U3-ReleaseNotes-Dell-A03.txt
File Size: 1.41 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8a329be40356c01fc650a509a24d8099
SHA1:
e8f20c95960049c49669855627aa29d0cd3f4ced
SHA-256:
25d3f7a2c9a99cc5ad5400cd5dc8d63b77c0a27fdf16121c242bc97b84eb545e
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
Dell has migrated the latest revision of the Dell customized ESXi images with customized drivers to VMware's website. This change aligns with industry-standard practices and brings the Dell-customized image to the same location as our competitors. For customers who manage heterogeneous fleets, this simplifies the procurement of SW images as they will all be housed in one location.
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system
For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
The Dell Customized VMware ESXi image does not include Dell Open Manage Server Administrator.
For detailed instructions to install and use Dell Open Manage Server Administrator, see the Dell Open Manage documentation at http://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
This image is customized by Dell which includes updated driver versions.
Dell also modifies the below files as part of customization.
- etc/vmware/oem.xml
- etc/vmware/support
The drivers included in this ESXi image by Dell as part of the customization process are:
Drivers included: -
Intel Drivers:
=====================
- igbn: 1.12.0.0
- i40en: 2.8.4.0
- icen: 1.14.2.0
- irdman: 1.4.4.0
- ixgben-ens: 1.19.2.0
- ixgben: 1.19.3.0
Qlogic Drivers:
======================
- qcnic: 2.0.66.0
- qfle3: 1.4.46.0
- qfle3i: 2.1.14.0
- qfle3f: 2.1.33.0
- qedentv: 3.71.73.0
- qedrntv: 3.71.62.0
- qedf: 2.74.1.0
- qlnativefc: 5.4.84.0
- qedi: 2.74.1.0
Broadcom Drivers:
======================
- bnxtnet: 232.0.154.0
- bnxtroce: 232.0.154.0
- bcm-mpi3: 8.11.1.0.0.0
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
Post May 6th, 2024, the latest revision Dell Custom images and Addon's are migrated to Broadcom support portal for downloads and will no longer made available in VMware customer connect portal, please refer to Broadcom Knowledge base article (https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685) with specific steps to find and download the latest Dell custom images, addons.
Dell recommends you to refer to Upgrading to Dell vSphere and vSAN version 8.x doc published at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/vmware-esxi-8.x/docs
Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system
For Dell Support documentation on VMware ESX/ESXi , refer http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
The Dell Customized VMware ESXi image does not include Dell Open Manage Server Administrator.
For detailed instructions to install and use Dell Open Manage Server Administrator, see the Dell Open Manage documentation at http://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
This image is customized by Dell which includes updated driver versions.
Dell also modifies the below files as part of customization.
- etc/vmware/oem.xml
- etc/vmware/support
The drivers included in this ESXi image by Dell as part of the customization process are:
Drivers included: -
Intel Drivers:
=====================
- igbn: 1.12.0.0
- i40en: 2.8.4.0
- icen: 1.14.2.0
- irdman: 1.4.4.0
- ixgben-ens: 1.19.2.0
- ixgben: 1.19.3.0
Qlogic Drivers:
======================
- qcnic: 2.0.66.0
- qfle3: 1.4.46.0
- qfle3i: 2.1.14.0
- qfle3f: 2.1.33.0
- qedentv: 3.71.73.0
- qedrntv: 3.71.62.0
- qedf: 2.74.1.0
- qlnativefc: 5.4.84.0
- qedi: 2.74.1.0
Broadcom Drivers:
======================
- bnxtnet: 232.0.154.0
- bnxtroce: 232.0.154.0
- bcm-mpi3: 8.11.1.0.0.0
NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release
Supported Operating Systems
VMware ESXi 8.0
Installation instructions
Downloading Dell Custom image & Addon:
The latest version Dell custom images and Addon can also be downloaded from Broadcom Support portal by following the below instructions in the below
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685
Installation:
To install VMware ESXi with this downloaded .ISO file using CD-ROM method, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD.
Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD.
For additional install instructions, refer Installation/Deployment guides available at
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/index.html
http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
The latest version Dell custom images and Addon can also be downloaded from Broadcom Support portal by following the below instructions in the below
https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=366685
Installation:
To install VMware ESXi with this downloaded .ISO file using CD-ROM method, you need a CD-R or CD-RW and appropriate software to create a CD.
Follow your CD writing software vendor's instructions to create a CD.
For additional install instructions, refer Installation/Deployment guides available at
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/index.html
http://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
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