Latest features & updates

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February 2026 Update

Support for Aruba CX Layer 3 Switch (Topology - in Early Availability)

In Early Availability: We've added support for Aruba CX Layer 3 switches. This enhancement introduces device tree and topology map visibility, enabling users to easily visualize and manage integrations. See Aruba CX Layer 3 Switches in AFA. (Released 13-Jan-2026)

New FireFlow Hook: Add Devices to Initial FireFlow Plan Results

We’ve introduced a new FireFlow hook, AddInitialPlanDevices, which allows you to add devices to the initial plan results when at least one device is found. For details, see AddInitialPlanDevices. (Released 13-Jan-2026)

Arista Baseline Compliance

ASMS now supports baseline compliance for Arista EOS devices. See Add an Arista device to AFA. (Released 10-Feb-2026)

Support for Azure ExpressRoute in ASMS Map (Early Availability)

ASMS now supports automatic discovery for Azure ExpressRoute in the ASMS network map when ASMS is integrated with ACE. This capability gives you enhanced visibility into your hybrid connectivity by displaying ExpressRoute connections directly in the topology view.

To activate the Early Availability feature, contact Support and ask them to toggle the ExpressRoute flag.

To support this capability, provide these permissions for ACE in your Azure subscription:

  • Microsoft.Network/expressRouteCircuits/read

  • Microsoft.Network/expressRouteCircuits/peerings/read

  • Microsoft.Network/expressRouteGateways/read

  • Microsoft.Network/expressRouteCircuits/peerings/routeTables/read

See Support for Azure ExpressRoute in ASMS Map (Early Availability) and Permissions for Azure ExpressRoute for Cloud Network Security. (Released 9-Feb-2026)

New API | Route Query

Find the Firewalls in Path (FIP) between a source and destination using a new routing query endpoint. The query returns all firewalls in the route if one exists. See Find Route Between Source and Destination. (Released 13-Jan-2026)

New API | Retrieve Change Request SLA Data

You can now retrieve detailed SLA information for a specific change request using its Change Request ID via a new REST API endpoint. The API returns the change request details along with all associated SLA stages, including status, elapsed time, start and end times, due dates, and SLA limits. See Get Change Request SLA Data. (Released 13-Jan-2026)