Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide, Release 6.2(x)

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Cisco APIC Getting Started Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Shut down all APICs in a cluster

Updated: January 12, 2026

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Use this procedure to safely shut down all APICs in a cluster for maintenance or operational needs. Ensure the cluster is healthy and avoid configuration changes during the shutdown process.

Shut down all APICs in a cluster to safely power off the controllers for maintenance or other operational needs.

Before beginning, verify that the cluster is healthy. Do not make configuration changes during the shutdown process.

Follow these steps to shut down all APICs in a cluster:

Before you begin

  • Verify the APIC cluster is in a healthy state and all APICs are fully fit.

  • Ensure no configuration changes are made during this procedure.

Procedure

  1. Log in to Cisco APIC with appliance ID 1.

  2. On the menu bar, choose System > Controllers .

  3. In the Navigation pane, expand Controllers > apic_controller_name .

    You must select the third APIC in the cluster.

  4. Right-click the controller and click Shutdown .

  5. Repeat the steps to shutdown the second APIC in the cluster.

  6. Log in to Cisco IMC of the first APIC in the cluster to shutdown the APIC.

  7. Choose Server > Server Summary > Shutdown Server .

    You have now shutdown all the three APICs in a cluster.

All APICs in the cluster are safely shut down.

What to do next

Before performing maintenance or shutting down related infrastructure, verify that all APICs are powered off.