Cisco APIC Large Virtual Appliance 3Y | ACI Controller, Virtual — VAPIC-L-3Y

Cisco APIC Large Virtual Appliance 3Y provides the policy and management layer for Cisco ACI environments in a virtual form factor. It is designed for teams that need centralized control over fabric behavior, consistent policy enforcement, and operational visibility without adding physical controller hardware. The large virtual appliance profile is suited to larger or more demanding ACI deployments where controller capacity and lifecycle planning matter. With a 3-year term, it aligns with longer infrastructure refresh cycles and procurement models that favor predictable software ownerJTFp. For enterprise data centers, APIC is the control point that turns fabric intent into repeatable operations. It helps reduce configuration drift, supports automation-driven workflows, and gives architects a cleaner way to manage policy across the environment. Compared with smaller or short-term options, this package is aimed at organizations that need sustained controller capacity and a licensing horizon that matches production planning. Ideal For Managing policy and automation in Cisco ACI data centers Deploying a virtual controller layer for larger fabric environments Standardizing configuration across multi-pod or expanding ACI estates Planning controller licensing around a 3-year procurement cycle Why This Product 1 Virtual controller option for Cisco ACI environments 2 Large profile suited to more demanding fabric deployments 3 3-year term supports longer procurement planning 4 Focused on centralized policy control rather than endpoint management