
Boot your server using the standard VMware ESX/ESXi installer media.
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.
If your ESXi host is already installed and you just need to add a driver for a new expansion card:
How to Use an ESX / ESXi Driver CD for Custom Installations
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.
Download the driver in a .zip format (known as an ).