If you are using enterprise hardware (Dell, HPE, Lenovo), always download the Custom ISOs from the Dell Support Site or your respective vendor to ensure driver compatibility. 💻 System Requirements

Always verify the MD5 or SHA256 checksum of the downloaded ISO against the hashes provided on the Broadcom Support Portal.

A: ESXi is a purpose‑built hypervisor (not a full OS). It expands during installation to a few GB.

Downloading ESXi ISOs from third-party "mirror" sites, torrent repositories, or unofficial forums poses a severe security risk.