Cisco APIC Installation and ACI Upgrade and Downgrade Guide
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Updated: July 12, 2026
Outlines the automated firmware update processes that occur when Application Policy Infrastructure Controller and switch devices are discovered and added to the network infrastructure.
Describes the automatic firmware upgrade process for new Cisco APICs when they are added to an existing fabric cluster.
Configure the automatic firmware update feature to ensure switches are updated during discovery scenarios.
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