HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 Server Compatibility with VMware ESXi 8.x

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

This article clarifies the maximum supported ESXi version for this specific hardware model as defined by the Broadcom/VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide (VCG). 

When attempting to upgrade or install VMware ESXi 8.0 or higher on an HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 server, users may encounter installation failures or seek confirmation on the support status of this hardware configuration.

Environment

• HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 (Blade Server)
• VMware ESXi 8.0, 8.0 Update 1, 8.0 Update 2, 8.0 Update 3

Resolution

As Per the official Broadcom | VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide, the HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 server is certified for VMware ESXi 7.0 (up to 7.0 U3) only.

Additional Information

Note : Broadcom Global Support cannot validate, troubleshoot, or guarantee the stability of ESXi 8.x on non-supported hardware. Success or failure of installation is entirely dependent on the hardware architecture and firmware.

For inquiries regarding potential stability of ESXi 8 on HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10, please contact the hardware vendor (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) directly.