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

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

Configure SVI external encapsulation scope using the GUI

Updated: April 17, 2026

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Configures the external encapsulation scope for an SVI in an L3Out logical interface profile by using the Cisco APIC GUI.

Before you begin

  • Configure the tenant and VRF.

  • Configure an L3Out and a logical node profile for the L3Out.

Procedure

  1. On the menu bar, choose Tenants > tenant-name.

  2. In the navigation pane, expand Networking > L3Outs > l3out-name > Logical Node Profiles > logical-node-profile-name > Logical Interface Profiles.

  3. Right-click Logical Interface Profiles, and choose Create Interface Profile.

  4. In the Create Interface Profile wizard, complete these steps:

    1. On the Step 1 Identity page, enter a name in the Name field.
    2. Configure the remaining identity settings as required, and click Next.
    3. On the Step 2 Protocol Profiles page, configure the protocol profile settings as required, and click Next.
    4. On the Step 3 Interfaces page, click the SVI tab, and click the + icon.

      The Select SVI dialog box opens.

    5. In the Specify Interface area, configure the interface settings as required.
    6. From the Encap Scope drop-down list, choose Local or VRF, and click OK.

      The default value is Local.

The external encapsulation scope is configured for the SVI in the logical interface profile.