Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Release 6.5 (Santiago) ISO Download Guide
Updated Note (2025): Red Hat no longer sells new RHEL 6 standard subscriptions. Only ELS is available for existing customers. For testing, use the Developer Suite.
To download the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.5 "Santiago" Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server Release 6
While you can technically still find the RHEL 6.5 Santiago ISO in the Red Hat Archives (provided you have the correct subscription access), there is no "updated" ISO available.
The "Santiago" codename follows Red Hat’s tradition of naming RHEL 6.x releases after cities. Its kernel is based on the long-term stable Linux 2.6.32 (backported with modern features). To download the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6
Step 2: Navigate to Downloads: Go to the Product Downloads section and select Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Step 3: Filter for Version 6:
ended on June 30, 2024, ISO images for these older releases remain accessible to users with active subscriptions. Official ISO Download Process Step 2: Navigate to Downloads : Go to
This subscription generally provides access to all currently supported and many historical versions of RHEL for development use. RHEL 6.5 Specifications & Key Files