Three IP addresses are required. Each APIC instance requires a private IP address from within your network for out-of-band management.

When the simulator server boots up, the ACI Simulator starts automatically, launching a separate initialization console for each APIC instance. You can switch between the consoles by using the following keyboard commands:

• Alt-F1— Connects to apic1 console

• Alt-F2— Connects to apic2 console

• Alt-F3— Connects to apic3 console

To continue the configuration and operation of the ACI Simulator, see the Cisco ACI Simulator Getting Started Guide.

Note	Before configuring the simulator server, read the Cisco ACI Simulator Release Notes to learn about any functional or configuration differences between the simulator and the actual APIC.