Cisco APIC Layer 3 Networking Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Common Pervasive Gateway

Updated: April 17, 2026

Describes the deprecated Common Pervasive Gateway feature, including deployment considerations and GUI configuration for sharing an IPv4 gateway between Cisco ACI fabrics

This chapter contains the following sections:

Common pervasive gateway overview

Describes the Common Pervasive Gateway feature, which enables host mobility across ACI fabrics by allowing virtual machines to retain IP addresses during migration. This feature is currently deprecated in favor of ACI Multi-Site.

Configure common pervasive gateway using the GUI

Configures a common pervasive gateway for bridge domains across multiple fabrics using the GUI. This process ensures consistent virtual MAC and IP address settings for inter-fabric communication.

Need help?

Open a support case

(Requires a Cisco Service Contract)

The documentation set for this product strives to use bias-free language. For the purposes of this documentation set, bias-free is defined as language that does not imply discrimination based on age, disability, gender, racial identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Exceptions may be present in the documentation due to language that is hardcoded in the user interfaces of the product software, language used based on RFP documentation, or language that is used by a referenced third-party product. Learn more about how Cisco is using Inclusive Language.