Alternative Method: Download via vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM)
Run the standard production update command:
If your source system contains hosts with versions between ESXi 7.0 Update 2 and Update 3c and includes Intel drivers, there are important pre-upgrade considerations. Before upgrading to ESXi 7.0 Update 3w (or any Update 3 version), you should review the "What's New" section of the VMware vCenter Server 7.0 Update 3c Release Notes, as all content in that section is also applicable for vSphere 7.0 Update 3w. Additionally, review the following VMware knowledge base articles: vmware esxi 70 patch download link
| Patch Version | Release Date | Download Filename (for your search) | Build Number | Key Focus | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | July 15, 2025 | VMware-ESXi-7.0U3w-24784741-depot.zip | 24784741 | Security (resolves CVEs) | | Update 3v | May 20, 2025 | VMware-ESXi-7.0U3v-24723872-depot.zip | 24723872 | Quick Boot & Bugfixes | | Update 3s | March 4, 2025 | VMware-ESXi-7.0U3s-24585291-depot.zip | 24585291 | Critical Security (resolves CVEs) | | Update 3o | September 28, 2023 | VMware-ESXi-7.0U3o-22348816-depot.zip | 22348816 | Security & Bugfixes | | Update 3q | Unknown | VMware-ESXi-7.0U3q-23794027-depot.zip | 23794027 | Information Only |
No. You must have a free MyVMware account. There are no anonymous FTP mirrors for legitimate patches. You must have a free MyVMware account
After patching, always verify:
esxcli software vib update -d /tmp/esxi70-patch.zip Is your host managed by vCenter , or is it standalone
If you need help finding a specific build or running the CLI commands, tell me: What is your ? Is your host managed by vCenter , or is it standalone?