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Cisco APIC provides a single point of automation and fabric element management in both virtual and physical environments. It helps the operators build fully automated and scalable multi-tenant networks.
To understand the required protocols, policies, and features that you must configure to set up the Cisco ACI, log in to the Cisco APIC controller and complete the steps shown in the following flowcharts.
CAUTION: Ensure all the required hardware is in place and all the connections are made as shown in the above logical topology.
Note: If a storage area network protocol (such as FCoE) is configured, Dell Technologies suggest that you use CDP as a discovery protocol on ACI and vCenter, while LLDP remains disabled on the MX SmartFabric.