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ESXi Packages Installation Fails 'Could not find a trusted signer'

Error Message:

# esxcli software vib install -d MLNX-NATIVE-ESX-2014.0514.1634-10EM-600.0.0.1805748.zip 
[InstallationError]
('MEL_bootbank_nmlx4-core_2014.0514.1634-1OEM.600.0.0.1805748', 'Could not find a trusted signer.')
vibs = MEL_bootbank_nmlx4-core_2014.0514.1634-1OEM.600.0.0.1805748
Please refer to the log file for more details.

Error Description:

The error is related to the trusted sign of the “vib” package in ESXi OS

Suggested Resolution:

To workaround this issue apply the following:

- Move the ESX machine to community-support 

esxcli software acceptance set --level=CommunitySupported

- Install the bundle with no-sign-check 

esxcli software vib install -d MLNX-NATIVE-ESX_BETA-2.9.0.17-10EM-600.0.0.1805748.zip --no-sig-check

- Set back PartnerSupported

ESXi MFT for ESXi OFED for ESXi esxcli software acceptance set –level=PartnerSupported