VMware ESXi 8.0 U3
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Dell Version: A04, Build# 24674464
Dell Version: A04, Build# 24674464
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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, A04
Release date
24 Jun 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_A04.zip
File Size: 10.18 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:
33bf659222c7cc1dc9366cc813a0debf
SHA1:
de8c17e4955ef7475160ff84da4ac4103ce6dd5a
SHA-256:
0c342065f0c0024d62b3a5d7206a593327428a07efdbd933007f690344588aae
File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-8.0.0.update03-24674464.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A04.iso
File Size: 628.59 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:
74d94e4944aa769b465e295c81ab1bb0
SHA1:
81213b2809e16c453d5e1a5c3cd91cee1576d576
SHA-256:
e2e1fb12e351f25ec5a70106e6175ce17e4c900a911ebfebb5e16748c3c6e099
File Format: Base Drivers for Imaging
File Name: VMware-VMvisor-Installer-8.0.0.update03-24674464.x86_64-Dell_Customized-A04.zip
File Size: 603.19 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:
8e2aff6afb830ab9f5927ca171d6d8d2
SHA1:
e98f5e2704a6a2dcdaf215a55061631c6a87eb77
SHA-256:
2c6e60b7b6c4f663d09c4f19895be15753298b2661250ac7fc6ee7fae700b2e8
File Format: External release notes
File Name: ESXi_8.0U3-ReleaseNotes-Dell-A04.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.
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MD5:
556557b010028badb79014e533365135
SHA1:
2efdea305976a71ef028440ced318c7c6dfcdb04
SHA-256:
380deae1dd977a2be5e419e97a0deb5b621e75dbc93107c1d294b436b348a80d
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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