Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Configure FIPS mode for Cisco APIC by using the REST API

Updated: April 17, 2026

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Enables Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) mode for Cisco APIC by using the REST API.

When enabled, FIPS mode applies throughout Cisco APIC.

Procedure

Send a POST request with the following XML payload to enable FIPS mode:

Example:

POST https://<apic-ip-address>/api/node/mo/uni/userext.xml
                        
                        <aaaFabricSec fipsMode="enable"/>

To disable FIPS mode, set the @fipsMode attribute to disable .

Note

Reboot the system after changing the FIPS mode to complete the configuration.

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