Brand: VMware (Broadcom) · SKU: ESXI · MPN: ESXI · Category: Components
VMware ESXi is a bare-metal hypervisor (Type-1) developed by VMware, now a subsidiary of Broadcom, used for deploying and serving virtual computers. It integrates vital operating system components, including a kernel, directly onto the physical server hardware, bypassing the need for a traditional host OS. ESXi allows for efficient partitioning of physical server resources (CPU, memory, storage, network) into multiple isolated Virtual Machines (VMs), providing near-native VM performance. It is the primary component in the VMware vSphere software suite. The latest versions, such as ESXi 8.0, include enhanced security features like UEFI Secure Boot, TPM 2.0 support, and FIPS-certified encryption. A free hypervisor version is also often made available for evaluation and home lab use, though it lacks enterprise features like vCenter management, vMotion, and High Availability (HA).
| Type | Bare-metal hypervisor (Type-1) |
|---|---|
| Architecture | x86-64 |
| License Model | Proprietary (Commercial and Free options available) |
| Latest Version (Example) | 8.0 Update 3g (as of July 29, 2025) |
| Warranty | Dependent on the commercial license purchased; the free version has no official support/warranty. |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Dimensions | Not Available |
ESXi is a small-footprint hypervisor that runs directly on server hardware to create and manage virtual machines. It provides efficient resource utilization, strong isolation between VMs, and is the foundation for enterprise virtualization environments managed via vCenter Server in commercial deployments.
Yes, this VMware ESXi Hypervisor (ESXI) is 100% genuine VMware (Broadcom) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This VMware ESXi Hypervisor includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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