I'm just running a homelab using ESXi and note that I can get a free license beyond the 60 day trial. I've an old dell T310 so can only run v6.5. When I go here I can get a license but it defaults to v7 and I can see no option for v6.5. And the license key doesn't work in my install. How do I get the free license for v6.5? Thanks, any help much appreciated.
Hello,
Please see the following link which explains how to get a free ESXi license key.
Free ESXi 6.5 – How to Download and get License Keys | Virten.net
It is also worth reading the limitations at the top of the page, to ensure the free key will be suitable for you.
Hello,
Please see the following link which explains how to get a free ESXi license key.
Free ESXi 6.5 – How to Download and get License Keys | Virten.net
It is also worth reading the limitations at the top of the page, to ensure the free key will be suitable for you.
Thanks. That worked perfectly. But why do they hide these links?
The page https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/evalcenter?p=free-esxi6 doesn't exist anymore!
Yes, I know.
But I have an old Dell server that does not support versions higher than 6.5.
I replaced the hard disk and now I have no way to get the activation code.
I have this same problem.. How I can get 6.5.0U3 license for older Dell server?
You can still download vendor specific ISO files for ESXI 6.5.. They have DELL specific ISO files..
I'm also looking for a suitable version for PE2950. Do these OEM versions ask for license?