VMware ESXi 7.0 U3

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 OpenManage Server Administrator.
For detailed instructions to install and use Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, see the Dell OpenManage 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:
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- igbn: 1.11.2.0
- ixgben: 1.15.1.0
- i40en: 2.5.11.0
- icen: 1.12.5.0
- irdman: 1.4.3.0
- ixgben-ens: 1.9.2.0

Qlogic Drivers:
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- qcnic: 2.0.66.0
- qfle3: 1.4.46.0
- qfle3i: 2.1.14.0
- qfle3f: 2.1.33.0
- qedentv: 3.70.52.0
- qedrntv: 3.70.50.0
- qedf: 2.74.1.0
- qlnativefc: 5.3.82.0
- qedi: 2.74.1.0

Emulex
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- lpfc: 14.2.567.0

Broadcom Drivers:
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- bnxtnet: 229.0.146.0
- bnxtroce: 229.0.146.0

Mellanox Drivers:
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- nmlx5_core: 4.22.73.1004
- nmlx5_rdma: 4.22.73.1004

Dell PERC Controller Drivers:
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- lsi-msgpt35: 24.00.00.00
- lsi-mr3: 7.722.02.00
- dell-shared-perc8: 06.806.92.00
- bcm-mpi3: 8.8.1.0.0.0

NOTE: The list of files appended/modified/customized by Dell may change during a later release

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