Cannot find the older vendor custom installer image for ESXi in the download portal

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

The download portal no longer provides older vendor-specific custom images; only the most recent version is accessible. For instance, while the custom image based on ESXi 8.0 Update3g is available, the version based on ESXi 8.0 Update3e has been removed.

Environment

VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0.x

Cause

The most recent version of the vendor-specific custom image may only be accessed through the download portal.

Resolution

If the desired custom image is not available in the download portal, please contact the server vendor to obtain the older custom image.