Enables or disables Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) mode for Cisco APIC by using the NX-OS-style CLI.
When enabled, FIPS mode applies throughout the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller ( APIC ).
Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)
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Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)
Updated: April 17, 2026
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Log inEnables or disables Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) mode for Cisco APIC by using the NX-OS-style CLI.
When enabled, FIPS mode applies throughout the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller ( APIC ).
Enter configuration mode.
apic1# configureEnable FIPS mode.
apic1(config)# fips mode enableTo disable FIPS mode, enter the no fips mode enable command.
NoteReboot the system after changing the FIPS mode to complete the configuration.
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