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

Routing Protocol Support

Updated: April 17, 2026

Provides the configuration framework for managing how external routing information is advertised and received within the Cisco ACI fabric. It focuses on the mechanisms used to influence path selection and ensure granular control over Layer 3 connectivity.

Routing protocol support

The Cisco ACI fabric supports specific routing protocols for network connectivity and routing policy configuration.

BGP external routed networks with BFD support

Bidirectional Forwarding Detection improves path-failure detection for external BGP peers.

OSPF external routed networks

Configuration procedures for establishing routing connectivity between Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) domains and external networks.

EIGRP external routed networks

Configuration procedures for establishing routing connectivity between Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) domains and external networks.

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