On the same download page you will see a link “Checksums (SHA256/MD5)”. Click it and copy the line that corresponds to your TGZ file, e.g.:
b7e3c4c5f2f9d8e8f0b5c9d3a1d4e5f6c7a8b9c0d1e2f3a4b5c6d7e8f9a0b1c2 vmxbundle-171r18.tgz
Save it to a file:
cat > SHA256SUMS <<'EOF'
b7e3c4c5f2f9d8e8f0b5c9d3a1d4e5f6c7a8b9c0d1e2f3a4b5c6d7e8f9a0b1c2 vmxbundle-171r18.tgz
EOF
# Replace with the actual URL you copied
URL="https://download3.vmware.com/software/vmw-tools/VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0.update01-17161872.x86_64.tgz"
# Optional – use your Customer Connect cookie if behind SSO (see step 5.3)
wget --continue --show-progress "$URL" -O vmxbundle-171r18.tgz
| Product | Navigation Path (as of 2026) | |---------|------------------------------| | VMware vSphere (ESXi) | Products → vSphere → Download → Choose ESXi ISO/Offline Bundle | | vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) | Products → vCenter Server → Download → VCSA ISO (the “Offline Bundle” link lives on the same page). |
Tip: Use the Filters panel to set Version = 6.5/6.7/7.0 and Release = 171r18 (or the exact build you need). vmxbundle 171r18tgz link
If you need genuine VMware bundles, use these official channels instead of hunting for vmxbundle 171r18tgz:
| Bundle Type | Official Link |
|-------------|----------------|
| ESXi Offline Depot | https://customerconnect.vmware.com/downloads/#all_products |
| vCenter Update Bundles | https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/rn/vsphere-vcenter-server-70u3-release-notes.html |
| Community Bundles (Fling) | https://flings.vmware.com/ |
| VMware Tools | https://packages.vmware.com/tools/esx/latest/index.html |
Example of a real bundle filename:
VMware-ESXi-8.0.2-22380479-depot.zip – no “171r18tgz”. On the same download page you will see
| Term | Meaning | |------|---------| | VMX | Short for “VMware ESXi host image”. The bundle contains the ESXi installer, bootable ISO components, and all VIB (VMware Installation Bundle) drivers needed for the host. | | Bundle (.tgz) | A tar‑gzip archive that can be unpacked on a Linux host. It is a single file that VMware ships for offline installations or upgrades, especially when you can’t reach the internet from the host. | | 171r18 | VMware’s internal release identifier. “171” is the build number; “r18” is the revision (often a patch or security update). |
Result: vmxbundle‑171r18.tgz is a complete ESXi/VCSA offline package you can copy to any host, extract, and run without needing an internet connection.
# Example using Chrome DevTools → Application → Cookies → copy value
export VMWARE_COOKIE="vmware_customer_connect=<YOUR_COOKIE>"
wget --header="Cookie: $VMWARE_COOKIE" "$URL" -O vmxbundle-171r18.tgz
VMware also provides a download manager (a small Java‑based tool) that can handle large files with resume support. It’s handy if your network is flaky.