The installer fails with a "no network adapters found" error.
If your device is not recognized, press (or follow the on-screen prompt for advanced options) to specify boot options, or look for the prompt to add a driver. Esx Driver Cd
You need to update a critical driver (like a storage HBA or 10GbE network card) on an existing host. The installer fails with a "no network adapters found" error
How to Use an ESX / ESXi Driver CD for Custom Installations How to Use an ESX / ESXi Driver
🛠️ Method 1: Loading the Driver During Interactive Installation
If you are installing VMware ESX or ESXi on a server with newer hardware, you might run into issues where the default installer cannot detect your network cards (NICs) or storage controllers. This usually means you need to provide a (or driver disk image) during or after the installation process.