Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker (NDDB) (formerly Nexus Data Broker (NDB)) with Cisco Nexus Family switches is a software-defined, programmable solution for packet brokering. Packet brokering is the aggregation of network traffic mirrored or copied using network/optical TAPs or Cisco Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) for monitoring and visibility. In contrast to monitoring solutions based on traditional packet brokers, the Cisco NDDB packet brokering approach offers a simple, scalable, and cost-effective solution well suited for customers who need to monitor higher volume and business-critical traffic for security, compliance, and application-performance measurement. It also enables real-time traffic visibility with an event-based approach through northbound APIs.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker | 7.8% |
| Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline | 22.3% |
| Ixia Network Packet Brokers | 14.2% |
| Other | 55.7% |
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker was previously known as Cisco Nexus Data Broker.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Information Officer at FSDH Merchant Bank Limited | 4.5 | I find Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker valuable for data routing and management, as it integrates well. While it could improve performance, the ease of deployment and wider support compared to Huawei makes it a preferable choice for me. |
| Technical Account Manager at MSN | 3.5 | I use this for multi-site EVPN, valuing its dashboard and centralized configurations. Setup was easy, and stability good. Yet, new users struggle with workflow and documentation. I rate it 7/10. |
| Senior Network Engineer at Dell EMC | 4.5 | I find Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker stable, scalable, and value its FCoE feature, plus support is helpful. Despite a complicated setup and high OpEx, I've used it ten years and recommend it with a 9/10 rating. |
| Product Manager at Huawei | 4.0 | I found the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker to provide excellent real-time data monitoring, allowing swift issue resolution. However, its high cost is a drawback. Despite this, its capabilities make it a valuable tool for data management without comparison to other solutions. |
| Consulting Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees | 4.5 | I use Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker in a lab environment for IPFM testing and management with customers. It's easier to use, allowing configuration changes and statistics access, although the GUI could be more user-friendly. We've seen a return on investment. |
| Network Infrastructure Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees | 5.0 | In my experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker, it effectively helped us identify network issues and seamlessly integrates with most Cisco products. However, it could be improved by making it easier to work with on-premise tools. |
