Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide, Release 6.2(x)

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Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Bring back the APICs in a cluster

Updated: January 12, 2026

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Use this procedure to ensure all APICs in a cluster are powered on and ready for configuration changes by confirming hardware checks, accessing Cisco IMC, and verifying the fully fit state of each APIC before proceeding with any modifications.

This procedure ensures all APICs are powered on and ready for configuration changes.

Follow these steps to bring back the APICs in a cluster:

Before you begin

  • Confirm hardware checks are complete.

  • Ensure you have access credentials for Cisco IMC for each APIC.

Procedure

  1. Log in to Cisco IMC of the first APIC in the cluster.

  2. Choose Server > Server Summary > Power On to power on the first APIC.

  3. Repeat the steps to power on the second APIC and then the third APIC in the cluster.

    After all the APICs are powered on, ensure that all the APICs are in a fully fit state. Only after verifying that the APICs are in a fully fit state, you must make any configuration changes on the APIC.

All APICs in the cluster are powered on and in a fully fit state. You can now make configuration changes on the APICs.