You cannot access the patch files without an active account.
Alternatively, you can use the direct link to the VMware ESXi 7.0 patch repository: vmware esxi 70 patch download link
Direct download links for VMware patches . Providing a specific URL here would likely lead to a broken link within days. Instead, follow the verified method below to get the correct, working link. You cannot access the patch files without an active account
Finding the correct download link for VMware ESXi 7.0 patches can be confusing because VMware (now Broadcom) does not host these files on a public FTP server. They are gated behind the . Instead, follow the verified method below to get
Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, the process for downloading ESXi 7.0 patches has moved to the Broadcom Support Portal
Recent patches (such as 3v, released Jan 2026) are highly recommended to fix critical security flaws. Patching Method: vSphere Lifecycle Manager (formerly Update Manager) to apply patches. Alternative Method: For standalone hosts, use commands with the offline bundle ZIP file. Broadcom TechDocs Review of VMware ESXi 7.0 Patching Process