Once logged into the Broadcom Support Portal, use the following path to locate patches:
To locate any of these: Go to customerconnect.vmware.com/patch → Select ESXi 7.0 → Search by the Build Number.
esxcli software sources profile list -d https://vmware.com | grep ESXi-7.0 Use code with caution. Step 3: Download and Install the Patch
Once you have navigated to the correct download page, follow these final steps: vmware esxi 70 patch download link
Click the icon next to the offline bundle ( .zip ) or installer image ( .iso ). ESXi 7.0 Build Numbers and Release History
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) is the fastest way to apply patches without vSphere Lifecycle Manager. Step 1: Enable SSH Log into the ESXi Host Client. Go to > Services . Select TSM-SSH and click Start . Step 2: Upload the Patch Open the Datastore Browser . Upload the downloaded .zip patch file to a datastore. Step 3: Enter Maintenance Mode Right-click the host in the client interface. Click Maintenance Mode > Enter Maintenance Mode . Step 4: Run the CLI Update Command
This is the primary repository for all VMware product downloads, security patches, and major updates. You must log in with a registered Broadcom account linked to your entitlements. Once logged into the Broadcom Support Portal, use
Alternatively, you can use the direct link to the VMware ESXi 7.0 patch repository:
Locate the specific patch bundle (e.g., VMware-ESXi-7.0U3s-24585291-depot.zip ). Critical Latest Patches (vSphere 7.0)
: Use your VMware account credentials on the Broadcom Support Portal . ESXi 7
: Choose VMware Cloud Foundation (or search "VMware" from the division dropdown) .
: If your source system contains hosts with versions between ESXi 7.0 Update 2 and Update 3c and includes Intel drivers, review the vCenter Server 7.0 Update 3c Release Notes before upgrading. All content in those notes also applies to newer patches like Update 3w and Update 3s.
You can download the VMware ESXi 7.0 patch from the official VMware website: