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The APIC uses a REST API to connect with Firepower devices. By default, the REST API is enabled. Before the APIC can set up and manage any Firepower device, ensure that the FMC REST API is enabled by completing the following steps:
The FMC must be running version 6.2.0.
Note | The REST API is already packaged with the FMC software; there is no license required. |
Once the REST API is enabled, the FMC is ready to support the FTD for ACI device package.
The APIC requires a device package in order to configure and monitor a service device. Import the FTD for ACI device package into the APIC so that the APIC knows you have an FTD appliance and what the FTD appliance can do.
Step 1 | Download the device package from http://www.cisco.com/go/software and save it onto your local drive.
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Step 2 | Sign in to the APIC as the provider administrator. | ||
Step 3 | On the menu bar, click L4-L7 Services. | ||
Step 4 | On the submenu bar, click Packages. | ||
Step 5 | In the navigation pane, click L4-L7 Service Device Types. | ||
Step 6 | Select . | ||
Step 7 | In the File Name field, specify the device package that you downloaded in Step 1. | ||
Step 8 | Click Submit. If your device package is successfully uploaded, a confirmation message appears. |
Refresh the Device Types window. The new device appears in the list of device types.
(Optional) In the navigation pane, expand Device Types to see the function parameters for the device package.