Since the transition of VMware to Broadcom, the download path has changed. You generally have two reliable sources to find these images. 1. The Broadcom Support Portal
Use Cisco’s tool to match your server model, CPU, and VIC to the correct ESXi release.
The ESXi installer will load with all Cisco drivers pre-loaded. Troubleshooting Common Issues vmware esxi cisco custom iso top download
Browse to the downloaded Cisco Custom ISO on your local machine.
Includes latest enic and fnic drivers for Cisco VICs. Since the transition of VMware to Broadcom, the
Ensure that your BIOS settings are set to "UEFI" mode and that "Quiet Boot" is disabled to see where the boot sequence is hanging.
Once you have downloaded the .iso file, follow these steps to deploy it to your Cisco UCS server: The Broadcom Support Portal Use Cisco’s tool to
Choose the virtual CD/DVD as the primary boot device.
Ensure your UCS Infrastructure is at the recommended "Star" release for that specific ISO. How to Install the Custom ISO
Open the Virtual KVM Console and select "Connect CD/DVD."