: Always place your host in Maintenance Mode before applying patches to ensure virtual machines are safely migrated or shut down.
: These images contain critical drivers for HPE storage and network controllers (like Smart Array and iLO) that are not present in the generic VMware ISO. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Patching an Existing HPE Custom Installation
Why organizations choose HPE custom images
: Each custom image version maps directly to an HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP), taking the guesswork out of lining up your firmware and software driver versions. 🛠️ The Patching Workflow: HPE Image + VMware Updates VMware ESXi Images for HPE Servers | HPE EUROPE