VMware vSphere 6.5 reached its End of General Support on November 15, 2022. It is strongly recommended to use this only for legacy lab environments or air-gapped systems, not new production deployments. [Guide] How to Download VMware vSphere ESXi 6.5 ISO (Legacy) Product: VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 6.5 Release Date: November 15, 2016 End of Support: November 15, 2022
A: No. Direct ISO links expire based on your session cookie. You must log in to generate a valid download URL.
A: Yes, but only if you have an active Support and Subscription (SnS) contract from before the EOL date. Need help installing? Reply below with your server model (e.g., Dell R720, HP DL380p Gen8).