Pre-loaded drivers for Smart Array controllers (hpsa/nhpsa).

Installing a standard VMware ISO on HPE hardware often results in "No Network Adapters" errors or unrecognized RAID volumes. The HPE custom image solves this by including:

Go to and select VMware Cloud Foundation (or vSphere). Filter for Version 6.5 . Look for the Custom ISOs tab.

Ensure you select the "Custom Image" rather than just a driver bundle (vib). Technical Specifications for 6.5 U3

For older Gen9 servers, you can use the built-in Intelligent Provisioning (F10 at boot), though it may point to older versions by default.

The most reliable way to install is by mounting the ISO via the HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) Remote Console.

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Pre-loaded drivers for Smart Array controllers (hpsa/nhpsa).

Installing a standard VMware ISO on HPE hardware often results in "No Network Adapters" errors or unrecognized RAID volumes. The HPE custom image solves this by including: download hpe custom image for esxi 6.5 u3

Go to and select VMware Cloud Foundation (or vSphere). Filter for Version 6.5 . Look for the Custom ISOs tab. Pre-loaded drivers for Smart Array controllers (hpsa/nhpsa)

Ensure you select the "Custom Image" rather than just a driver bundle (vib). Technical Specifications for 6.5 U3 download hpe custom image for esxi 6.5 u3

For older Gen9 servers, you can use the built-in Intelligent Provisioning (F10 at boot), though it may point to older versions by default.

The most reliable way to install is by mounting the ISO via the HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) Remote Console.