Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

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Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Create a node rule to assign access to a node

Updated: April 17, 2026

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Configures a node rule that assigns a fabric node to a security domain. This enables role-based access control for physical nodes such as leaf switches within the specified domain.

Configures an RBAC node rule to assign a physical node, such as a leaf switch, to a security domain.

Before you begin

Create a security domain to which the node will be assigned.

Procedure

  1. On the menu bar, choose Admin > AAA.

  2. In the Navigation pane, click Security .

  3. In the Work pane, select the RBAC Rules tab > Node Rules subtab > Actions > Create RBAC Node Rule.

    The screen is displayed.

  4. In the Create RBAC Rule for Node screen that is displayed, enter the following details:

    1. Click Select Node ID to select a node from the drop down list.
    2. To assign an RBAC Rule for Port , click Add RBAC Rule for Port, and enter a name and associate a domain to the rule by clicking Select Domain . Click the tick-mark after choosing the domain.

      You can assign more than one RBAC rule for the selected port by clicking Add RBAC Rule for Port again.

    3. Click Save.