An SFP (or SFP+) module should be inserted into the Edge before the Edge is powered on. Additionally, to be safe, a valid link (fiber or Ethernet cable terminated into a live port at the remote end) should be applied to the SFP before powering on the Edge. Cisco's software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution, powered by Viptela, allows user to quickly and seamlessly establish an overlay fabric to connect an enterprise's data centers, branch and campus locations, as well as colocation facilities in order to improve the network's speed. To prevent the more common issues encountered when bringing up a new SFP / SFP+ module on an Edge, the following process is recommended when connecting an SFP module: Please make sure the SFP module installed is supported for the platform you are using. First method is to manually apply minimal configuration to the device. What are the different methods to onboard devices into SD-WAN Manager? Is onboarding supported for all Routing platforms? How do I generate the details for my virtual device to connect to the PnP portal? This document provides guidance to onboard the Cisco Routing devices into the enterprise SD-WAN. This document describes the hardware features of the HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect 10108 SD-WAN Gateway. It provides a detailed overview of the physical and performance characteristics of the Gateway and explains how to install the Gateway and its accessories. Chapter 1, “Gateway Components” on. There are some ways to onboard and join the Cisco SDWAN IOS-XE device to the SDWAN fabric. Below is the list of Cisco SDWAN Device models: Cisco IOS-XE SD-WAN software: Viptela OS software: Thus, there are several.