Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is used as a rack switch.
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker enhances network visibility and management with features like FCoE, a centralized dashboard, and seamless integration with Cisco systems, providing robust data routing and network solutions.


| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker | 7.1% |
| Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline | 20.2% |
| Ixia Network Packet Brokers | 12.8% |
| Other | 59.900000000000006% |
Organizations benefit from Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker's ability to streamline network management with its comprehensive dashboard and seamless Cisco integration. Its capability for data routing and management is notable, though improvements are needed in setup simplicity and performance. Users leverage its functions in banking and IT environments for multi-site EVPN setups and real-time data monitoring, addressing network issues efficiently. However, they seek a more intuitive interface and better on-prem tool integration. The current pricing strategy is also a consideration.
What are the most important features of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker?In the banking industry, Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker supports storage and network operations using fiber channels and FCoE. Organizations use it for multi-site EVPN setups and to identify network issues effectively. It aids IPFM testing in labs, ensuring real-time data monitoring and seamless management of network challenges, ultimately improving operational efficiency.
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |

Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is used as a rack switch.
The solution has helped manage both the network and the cabling in data centers.
The most valuable feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is data routing and management. The solution integrates well.
The solution could improve the performance.
I have used Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker within the last 12 months.
We have approximately 500 people using the solution in my organization.
The scalability of the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is highly achievable since the operating ports provided can be increased as needed. Currently, there are nine in operation, but there is always room for improvement. Although I recently obtained this information, I am confident that there will be a need for additional ports in the future.
I rate the scalability of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a nine out of ten.
The local Cisco support team has been helpful. They provide us with access to training materials. The support is awesome.
I rate the support from Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a nine out of ten.
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I have used Huawei and the ease of deployment, support, and management is not as good as Cisco. There is a wider supply of Cisco support engineers which is helpful.
The initial setup of the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker was done in our data center and it was quick.
I rate the initial setup of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a nine out of ten.
Together with our Cisco partner and local network team, we collaborated on the design which underwent a review and received approval. The approved design was then implemented during the deployment.
My customers think the price of the solution is expensive. The price of the solution could be improved.
I rate the price of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a three out of ten.
I rate Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a nine out of ten.

We use Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker for our customers in the banking industry, as a solution for storage and networking with fiber channels and FCoE.
The principal feature I like about Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is FCoE.
Pricing for Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker could be improved. I want the OpEx to be lower.
Another area for improvement is with the setup of the solution, as it's complicated. I'd like for the product to have an easier setup in its next release.
I've been working with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker for ten years, and I'm still using it.
This tool is a stable.
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is a scalable solution.
I found the technical support for Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker helpful.
I didn't find Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker easy to set up. Setting it up was a bit complicated.
Pricing for Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker could still be improved, in particular, its operating expenses should to be lower.
I'm a partner of Cisco, because the enterprise I'm working for is a partner of Cisco.
I would recommend the solution to other people.
I'm rating Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker nine out of ten.
Data Broker is a flagship solution customers demand, built on the Nexa Series. It provides real-time data monitoring capabilities, enabling users to monitor and address potential issues.
The product is expensive.
I have been using Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker for more than five years.
The product is stable.
The solution is scalable.
The initial setup depends on the solution. When we implement the solution, we try to do not to complicate the solution.
I am a system integrator providing solutions about data center management solutions for our clients. Data Broker is one of the solutions I propose to my clients.
I recommend the solution.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
I use Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker for IPFM testing. I use the solution in a lab with my customers to do the setup or to manage the lab environment.
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is much easier to use. The solution allows me to look at the configuration change, change the configuration, and get statistics.
The solution's GUI should be made more user-friendly.
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker is a stable solution.
The solution's technical support team is good and helpful.
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The solution's initial setup is straightforward.
We have seen a return on investment with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker.
Potential users should take their time, look at the different functionalities, and see how the solution fits them.
Overall, I rate Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker a nine out of ten.
The tool helped us to pinpoint issues in the network.
The solution has helped us improve the Time to Resolution.
The tool can integrate with most of the Cisco products.
The solution needs to make it easier to work with on-prem tool.
I have been using the solution for three to four months.
I would rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.
I would rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten.
The product's setup is simple.
I would rate the product a ten out of ten.
I primarily use this solution for multi-site EVPN.
The most valuable features are the single dashboard for viewing the entire network and that centralized-based configurations are much easier than the manual option.
There are shortcomings with the workflow that make this solution difficult for new users to understand.
I haven't found any issues with the stability as long as the deployment has been done properly. If something has been missed during deployment, there can be issues with stability.
The initial setup was straightforward.
There's a lack of good product-specific documentation for this solution, so it can be harder to work through this platform. I would rate this solution seven out of ten.