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

Configure the pod and fabric membership for remote leaf switches using the GUI

Updated: April 17, 2026

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Use this configuration to enable Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) to discover the inter-pod network (IPN) router and remote leaf switches. This configuration establishes fabric membership and connectivity for remote network segments.

Remote leaf switch configuration enables Cisco APIC to discover remote switches through an IPN router and add them to the fabric.

You can configure Cisco APIC by using the configuration wizard or the APIC GUI without the wizard. Both methods enable Cisco APIC to discover and connect the IPN router and remote leaf switches.

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