VMware ESX 3.5 Update 2
Latest Version: 3.5 Update 2 | 8/13/2008 | Build: 110268 | Release Notes
VMware ESXi 3.5 Installable Update 2
Latest Version: 3.5 Update 2 | 8/13/2008 | Build: 110271 | Release Notes
VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 3
Latest Version: 2.5 Update 3 | 2008/10/03 | Build: 119825 | Release Notes
VMware Consolidated Backup 1.5
Latest Version: 1.5 | 7/25/2008 | Build: 102898 | Release Notes
VMware Converter 3.0.3 (Standalone Enterprise Edition)
Latest Version: 3.0.3 | 5/6/2008 | Build: 89816 | Release Notes
VMware Infrastructure Toolkit (for Windows)
The VMware Infrastructure Toolkit (for Windows) allows administrators who are responsible for managing VMware Infrastructure to automate repetitive standard tasks such as moving or cloning virtual machines, or creating new resource pools. The VI Toolkit uses the familiar PowerShell scripting interface, eliminating the need for administrators to learn a new scripting language.
VMware Infrastructure Remote CLI
The VMware Infrastructure Remote CLI provides a command-line interface for datacenter management from a remote server. This interface is fully supported on ESX 3.5 Update 2 and ESXi Update 2.
VMware ESX 3.5 U2 Driver CD for driver "qla2300_707_vmw" version 7.08-vm60
The ESX Server 3.5 Update 2 driver CD includes support for version 7.08-vm60 of the QLogic qla2300_707_vmw driver. This QLogic Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) driver supports QLogic QLE8042 10GbE FCoE Converged Network Adapter.
VMware ESX 3.5 U2 Driver CD for driver "qla2300_707_vmw" version 7.08-vm60
VMware ESX 3.5 U2 Driver CD for driver " lpfc_740 " version elx_7.4.0.31
This Driver CD includes version elx_7.4.0.31 of the lpfc_740 driver which enables support for products based on the Emulex Converged Network Adapters: LP21000 (copper and optical) and LP12002 (copper and optical).
VMware ESX 3.5 U2 Driver CD for driver " lpfc_740 " version elx_7.4.0.31
OVF (Open Virtual Machine Format) Tool
Use this tool to convert a virtual machine (which comprises a folder of multiple files) to and from the (single-file) OVF portable virtual machine format.
VMware ESX 3.5 Driver CD for driver "bnx2" version 1.5.10b.1.1
This Driver CD includes version 1.5.10b.1.1 of the Broadcom NetXtreme II (bnx2) driver which supports Broadcom RemotePHY backplanes on Dell PowerEdge blade servers.
VMware ESX 3.5 Driver CD for driver "bnx2" version 1.5.10b.1.1
VMware ESX 3.5 Driver CD for driver "iw_nes" version 8.38.21
This Driver CD includes version 8.38.21 of the iw_nes driver which enables support for products based on the NetEffect NE020 10 Gb Ethernet controller.
VMware ESX 3.5 Driver CD for driver "iw_nes" version 8.38.21
VMware ESX Server 3.5 Driver CD for Chelsio(R) T3 10Gb Ethernet controller
This Driver CD includes version 1.1.0 of the cxgb3 driver which enables support for products based on the Chelsio(R) T3 Third Generation 10Gb Ethernet controller.
VMware VMware ESX Server 3.5 Driver CD for Chelsio 10Gb devices
VMware ESX Server 3.5 Driver CD for HT1100 SATA/IDE controller
This is an ESX Server 3.5 Driver CD for Dell PowerEdge R905 systems which enables support for the Broadcom/Serverworks HT1100 SATA/IDE controller to allow access to the built-in CDROM on Dell PowerEdge R905 systems.
VMware ESX Server 3.5 Driver CD for HT1100 SATA/IDE controller
Driver CD for igb version 1.0.0 for ESX Server 3.0.2
This Driver CD includes version 1.0.0 of the igb driver which enables support for products based on the Intel® 82575 Gigabit Ethernet Controller.
Driver CD for igb version 1.0.0 for ESX Server 3.0.2
Driver CD for megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 for ESX Server 3.0.1
This is an ESX Server 3.0.1 Driver CD that enables support for LSI 1078 controller with version 3.0.9 of the megaraid_sas driver.
Driver CD for megaraid_sas version 3.0.9 for ESX 3.0.1
Driver CD for cciss version 2.4.66 for ESX Server 3.0.2
This is an ESX Server 3.0.2 Driver CD that has critical bug fixes and support for more than 16 logical drives with version 2.4.66 of the cciss driver.
Driver CD for cciss version 2.4.66 for ESX 3.0.2
Driver CD for cciss version 2.4.66 for ESX Server 3.0.1
This is an ESX Server 3.0.1 Driver CD that enables support for HP Smart Array P800 and E500 with version 2.4.66 of the cciss driver.
Driver CD for cciss version 2.4.66 for ESX 3.0.1
Upgrade Package
This package provides expert users with remote, headless upgrade capability to ESX 3.x. Most normal upgrades can be accomplished using the standard CD image.
Upgrade Package for ESX 3.5
Upgrade Package for ESX Server 3.0.1
Upgrade Package for ESX Server 3.0.0
VMware License Server
Stand-alone license server installer (enables centralized license management for ESX 3.x hosts not being managed by VirtualCenter).
License Server for ESX 3.5
License Server for ESX Server 3.0.1
License Server for ESX Server 3.0.0
CPU Identification Utility
Displays CPU features for VMotion compatibility and indicates 64-bit VMware support. To find the latest version of the CPU Identification Utility, visit the VMware Shared Utilities page.
Service Console Backup Enablers
Enabler package for Legato Networker backup software
Enables Legato Networker 7.2.1 to back up your ESX Service Console. Installing this package resolves the "failed dependencies:" error message during Networker installation.
Legato Networker for ESX 3.5
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.1
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.0
Enabler package for Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
Enables IBM's Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) (v5.2 and earlier) to back up your ESX Service Console. Installing this package resolves the "failed dependencies: libX11.so.6" error message during TSM installation. This package is not needed for TSM 5.3 and later.
Note: no longer needed for 3.0.1
VMware Consolidated Backup Integration Guide
This guide offers information on VMware Consolidated Backup integrations developed by VMware Technology Alliance Partners.
VMware Consolidated Backup ‐ Partner Integration Guide
Consolidated Backup Integration Modules
These integration modules are provided by VMware to enable Consolidated Backup to work with specific backup software packages.
Integration Module to Legato Networker
Legato Networker for ESX 3.5 Update 2
Legato Networker for ESX 3.5
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.2
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.1
Legato Networker for ESX Server 3.0.0
Integration Module to Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
TSM for ESX 3.5 Update 2
TSM for ESX 3.5
TSM for ESX Server 3.0.2
TSM for ESX Server 3.0.1
TSM for ESX Server 3.0.0
Integration Module Integration for Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers
Backup Exec for ESX 3.5 Update 2
Backup Exec for ESX 3.5
Backup Exec for ESX Server 3.0.2
Backup Exec for ESX Server 3.0.1
Backup Exec for ESX Server 3.0.0
Symantec has integrated support for VCB into NetBackup 6.5 and no other integration module is needed for this version.
Integration Module Integration to Veritas NetBackup
NetBackup for ESX 3.5 Update 2
NetBackup for ESX 3.5
NetBackup for ESX Server 3.0.2
NetBackup for ESX Server 3.0.1
NetBackup for ESX Server 3.0.0
In addition, many backup software vendors have produced their own integrations to enable Consolidated Backup to work with their applications. A partial list of those vendors includes:
CommVault Galaxy
Vizioncore esxRanger
CA Brightstor ArcServe
For questions about these or other integrations, please contact your backup vendor.
VMware Consolidated Backup for ESX 3 Support Diagnostic Tool
Allows VMware Technical Support to diagnose SAN configurations with the VMware Consolidated Backup product.
Support Diagnostic Tool for ESX 3.x
Note: If you are a current ESX Server 2.x and/or VirtualCenter 1.x customer and you have a current subscription contract, you are entitled to the latest versions of VMware Infrastructure 3. You should have received your License Activation Code(s) for each original purchase order. These should be redeemed to activate and deploy VMware Infrastructure 3 products. If you have not received all your License Activation Codes, please email vi-hotline and include the number of orders without a License Activation Code.