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Open Packet Broker 2.8: Elevating Network Monitoring and Performance

Introduction

As networks continue to scale, enterprises and service providers demand efficient, scalable and cost-effective solutions to manage, monitor and optimize network traffic. OPBNOS (Open Packet Broker), Aviz’s software-defined network observability solution, simplifies traffic aggregation, filtering and load balancing from hardware or virtual TAPs. The latest R2.8 release brings significant advancements, enhancing platform compatibility, traffic processing, and seamless software upgrades, ensuring high performance and security for network monitoring, analytics, and compliance.

New Platform Integration: Celestica DS2000

OPBNOS R2.8 now supports Celestica DS2000, a Broadcom chipset platform optimised for the aggregation layer in Open Packet Broker (OPB) deployments. It enhances traffic observability, filtering, and redirection for high-performance network monitoring.

Key Benefits :

  • Traffic Aggregation: Collects network traffic from multiple TAPs/SPAN ports and consolidates it for efficient processing.
  • Intelligent Filtering: Supports Layer 2/3/4 filtering (IPv4 & IPv6) to ensure only relevant traffic is forwarded for analysis.
  • Optimized Traffic Distribution: Enables port redirection (Static LAG) and hybrid port lookups for load balancing across multiple monitoring tools.
  • Enhanced Network Observability: Provides detailed port and flow statistics management for real-time monitoring.
  • Seamless Control: Integrated with OPB Fabric Manager (FlowVision) Appliance for intuitive GUI-based configuration.

Port Breakout: Maximizing Flexibility & Efficiency

Port breakout in OPBNOS enhances traffic distribution by allowing high-speed ports to split into multiple lower-speed links, optimizing network adaptability.
Key Benefits :
  • Dynamic Speed Adjustments: Break 100G ports into 4x10/25G, 2x50G, or other configurations to match network needs.
  • Broad Hardware Support: Available on NVIDIA (Spectrum-2 & above) and Broadcom (EC7816, EC7326, EC7726) platforms.
  • Connectivity: Efficiently connects multiple lower-speed servers (10G, 25G) to a single high-speed switch.
Use Case:
Port breakout in a network packet broker enhances both ingress and egress traffic handling:
  • Ingress: Aggregates traffic from multiple lower-speed tapped links (10G, 25G) into a single high-speed port for efficient processing and monitoring.
  • Egress: Distributes high-speed traffic (100G) across multiple inline tools, enabling maximum network performance, optimizing tool utilization and load balancing.

This ensures seamless traffic aggregation, better network observability, and future-proof scalability while minimising hardware costs.

GTP Extension Header Filtering

As mobile networks continue to evolve with 4G and 5G advancements, OPBNOS R2.8 introduces support for GTPU (GPRS Tunneling Protocol – User) extension headers, enabling enhanced network observability, traffic management, and performance optimization for telecom providers.

  • PDU Session Container (0x85) Support – Enables advanced Quality of Service (QoS) control and accommodates proprietary extensions for improved network efficiency.
  • Inner Header-Based Filtering – Supports filtering based on IPv4, IPv6, UDP, and TCP parameters, providing granular traffic control.
  • Intelligent Load Balancing – Distributes traffic efficiently across multiple telco users to optimize network resources.
  • Enhanced Traffic Monitoring & Analytics – Helps service providers analyze, manage, and optimize mobile data flows for better performance.
  • Advanced Flow Control – Enables filtering based on inner source/destination IPs, Layer 4 ports, and protocols for precise traffic management.

GTP Filtering with VXLAN Headers

Conclusion

The OPBNOS R2.8 release delivers powerful enhancements to network traffic monitoring, filtering, and scalability. With expanded platform support, improved traffic handling, seamless upgrades, and enhanced FlowVision capabilities, OPBNOS continues to be the leading software-defined network observability solution.

Unlock the full potential of network observability and security with OPBNOS R2.8. Enhance your traffic monitoring, analytics, and compliance capabilities with Aviz’s industry-leading Open Packet Broker solution. 

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Unlocking the Future of AI Networking: Aviz and NVIDIA Join Forces at GTC

AI is transforming networks, and networks are fueling the AI boom. At NVIDIA’s GTC event, Aviz Networks and NVIDIA met to discuss the next evolution of AI-driven infrastructure and the seamless integration of NVIDIA Spectrum-X with Aviz ONES. This panel, moderated by Matt Palmer (CEO, SDxCentral), brought together industry leaders Amit Katz (VP of Networking, NVIDIA) and Thomas Scheibe (CPO, Aviz Networks) to explore AI’s transformative impact on networking and the groundbreaking collaboration between the two companies.

AI for Networks & Networks for AI: A Paradigm Shift

The discussion kicked off with a deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between AI and networking. Amit Katz highlighted how AI Data Centers differ from traditional infrastructures, requiring a complete overhaul of validation, deployment, and management processes. AI inference, in particular, is reshaping how networks handle data movement, requiring highly optimized east-west GPU communication and north-south storage connectivity.

Thomas Scheibe reinforced this, explaining how enterprises are rethinking their network architectures to cater to AI workloads. Aviz Networks focuses on AI-driven solutions that assist network operators in migrating from legacy architectures to AI-ready data centers. AI for Networks enables automation, orchestration, and optimization of network operations, while Networks for AI ensures high-performance, low-latency infrastructure for modern AI workloads.

Aviz ONES & NVIDIA Spectrum-X: A Powerful Integration

One of the most anticipated discussions of the panel was the integration of NVIDIA Spectrum-X with Aviz ONES, a game-changer for AI networking. Amit Katz emphasized that while NVIDIA accelerates networking performance, real-world AI data centers need much more—multi-tenancy support, observability, orchestration, and enterprise integration. Aviz ONES fills this gap by providing:
  • 1. Orchestration & Telemetry: Seamless integration with enterprise tools, ticketing systems, and observability platforms.
  • 2. Automated Network Deployment: End-to-end validation of NVIDIA Spectrum-X reference architectures.
  • 3. Scalability & Multi-Vendor Support: Ensuring that AI data centers can operate across different network environments, from AI clusters to traditional enterprise networks.
Thomas Scheibe further explained that Aviz ONES offers tools for network operators to validate NVIDIA Spectrum-X configurations, automate deployments, and integrate seamlessly into existing CI/CD pipelines. This results in higher quality day 0, 1, and 2 operations, reducing complexity and accelerating time-to-value for AI data centers.

AI Assistants Transforming Network Operations

As AI assistants become mainstream, the role of AI in networking is evolving rapidly. Aviz’s Network CopilotTM, powered by NVIDIA GPUs, introduces AI-driven automation for network operators. This AI-powered assistant simplifies troubleshooting, compliance auditing, and real-time alert analysis.

Amit Katz emphasized that AI for networking must be private, secure, and integrated seamlessly across different infrastructures. NVIDIA’s vision of sovereign AI ensures that organizations retain full control over their AI-driven network management solutions, aligning with Aviz’s mission to provide adaptable and future-proof AI networking tools.

The Road Ahead for AI Networking

As the panel wrapped up, both Amit and Thomas shared their vision for the future. AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and AI networking must keep up with the growing demands of training, inference, and storage acceleration. While AI-driven networking tools continue to improve, the key to success lies in collaboration across the ecosystem—bringing together best-in-class hardware, software, and automation.
With Aviz ONES and NVIDIA Spectrum-X, enterprises can now confidently build and operate AI data centers with best-in-class networking solutions that ensure performance, scalability, and seamless management.
Catch the panel session here and stay tuned for more updates from Aviz Networks and NVIDIA on how AI is shaping the future of networking!
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Aviz Welcomes Thomas Scheibe as Chief Product Officer

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas Scheibe as Chief Product Officer at Aviz. With over 25 years of experience, including leadership roles at Cisco and Intel, Thomas will drive product innovation and help advance our mission of ‘Networks for AI and AI for Networks.’

Thomas has a proven track record in building transformative products, such as Cisco’s Nexus and ACI portfolio. At Aviz, he will lead the development of AI-driven solutions that empower enterprises with flexibility, control, and significant cost savings.

Executive Quotes:

"We’re excited to welcome Thomas Scheibe as our Chief Product Officer. With an exceptional track record of building category-defining products and experience at industry leaders such as Cisco, Intel, and Juniper, Thomas will play a key role in advancing the Aviz AI networking stack and shaping the market for 'Networks for AI and AI for Networks.'"

Vishal Shukla, CEO of Aviz Networks

"I am excited to join Aviz and be part of a highly innovative team. I look forward to helping our customers, partners, and stakeholders to unleash the power of the Network Copilot simplifying how they run their infrastructure."

Thomas Scheibe, Chief Product Officer of Aviz Networks
Thomas Scheibe’s appointment will strengthen our product innovation strategy and reinforce our commitment to leading the AI-driven transformation in networking.
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Aviz Welcomes Nick Lippis to Our Advisory Board

AI is revolutionizing every sector, and at Aviz, we’re pioneering the transformation of enterprise networking with AI-driven solutions. We’re thrilled to announce that Nick Lippis, co-founder and co-chair of ONUG, and the producer of The AI Networking Summit has joined our Advisory Board, bringing his vast expertise to further our mission of ‘AI for Networks. Networks for AI.’

Transforming Enterprise Networking with AI

Aviz Networks is leading the way in AI-driven networking solutions, focusing on Choices, Control, and Cost Savings. Our vendor-agnostic AI Networking stack allows customers to choose their hardware and control their network infrastructure, delivering substantial cost savings and a strong ROI.
Nick Lippis’s addition to our Advisory Board will strengthen our strategic direction and our commitment to leading the AI transformation in networking.
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Aviz Welcomes Fadi Nasser to Our Advisory Board

Aviz Welcomes Fadi Nasser- CCO, to Our Customer Advisory Board
Aviz Welcomes Fadi Nasser- CCO, to Our Customer Advisory Board

Aviz is thrilled to announce a significant addition to our Customer Advisory Board. Fadi Nasser, a distinguished technology professional with extensive experience in the Middle East’s technology sector, has joined the board. His expertise and insights are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping Aviz strategic direction, particularly in the realm of open networking initiatives like SONiC and other open-source projects in the Middle East.

Fadi Nasser’s Expertise in Advancing Open Networking

Fadi Nasser brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the unique market dynamics in the Middle East to Aviz Customer Advisory Board. With a proven track record of leading technology-driven transformations, Nasser’s addition provides invaluable insights into Aviz efforts to deepen involvement in open networking initiatives across the region. His guidance positions us as a key player in the evolution of open networking, driving our commitment and accomplishments. Nasser’s dedication to fostering open innovation and collaboration seamlessly aligns with Aviz objectives, particularly in advancing the SONiC ecosystem and Network Copilot infrastructure. With his expertise, we aim to elevate Aviz vision and capabilities to new heights in the field of next-generation networking.

In his own words, Fadi Nasser expressed his excitement about joining Aviz Customer Advisory Board and contributing to the company’s vision. He said

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Aviz Welcomes George Tchaparian to Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz Welcomes George Tchaparian to Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz is excited to share that George Tchaparian, CEO at Open Compute Project (OCP) Foundation, has joined our Technical Advisory Board. Tchaparian is a trusted technology executive with more than 30 years of industry experience and countless accomplishments in open networking to his credit. His expertise in collaboration and open innovation, on the commercial side, are key to continuing to make Aviz the trusted partner in the SONiC ecosystem and ensuring we earn a central role in the evolution of open networking through exceptional efforts and outputs. Tchaparian’s guidance will grow the vision and capabilities of Aviz to reach new heights in next generation networking.

Aviz is the trusted partner of choice for SONiC enablement for the enterprise, who is looking to replicate what hyper-scalers have done, and benefit from the open-source NOS in terms of hardware choices, cost savings, and control they can exert on their network when compared to proprietary stacks. Aviz ONES, a key pillar of our multi-vendor SONiC stack, brings new capabilities for enterprises on top of the NOS for orchestration and visibility to utilize information and automation across their entire fabric.

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Aviz Welcomes Justin Dustzadeh to Its Technical Advisory Board

Welcome To The Team Justin

Aviz Networks is excited to announce that Justin Dustzadeh, Chief Technology Officer at Equinix, has joined our Technical Advisory Board. Dustzadeh is an industry-recognized thought leader in software-defined, cloud-native infrastructure with a strong track record in driving innovations and leveraging disruptive technologies to deliver sustained business impact. His hands-on expertise in building, managing, and scaling modern software platforms and global networks, and continuously trailblazing new technologies, makes him one of the top voices in the industry. Dustzadeh’s position on the Aviz Technical Advisory Board will help shape a new innovation-focused technology roadmap for Aviz Networks’ existing and future offerings. Dustzadeh’s technical depth and vision make him a great addition to the team and will act as a catalyst to drive the scale, performance and reliability of Aviz’s products to new heights.

Aviz is the partner of choice for SONiC enablement for the enterprise, who is looking to replicate what hyper-scalers have done, and benefit from the open-source NOS in terms of hardware choices, cost savings, and control they can exert on their network when compared to proprietary stacks. Aviz ONES, a key pillar of our multi-vendor SONiC stack, brings new capabilities for enterprises on top of the NOS for orchestration and visibility to utilize information and automation across their entire fabric.

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Aviz Welcomes Parantap Lahiri to Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz Welcomes Parantap Lahiri to Its Technical Advisory Board (1)

Aviz unlocks the power and potential of multi-vendor networks with ONES, the stack for SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) helping enterprises globally to transition to the open-source NOS. Aviz Networks is proud to announce the appointment of Parantap Lahiri, VP, Network and Datacenter Engineering at eBay to its Technical Advisory Board. Lahiri is a renowned expert in networking and network technologies and has emerged as a thought leader in the future of cloud networks. With his extensive experience and knowledge in deploying SONiC at scale in a large enterprise environment, Lahiri’s appointment is a significant step forward in Aviz Networks’ commitment to innovation in the industry and excellence in customer success. Lahiri’s rare blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and people skills make him a valuable addition to the team, and his involvement will undoubtedly help Aviz Networks to continue providing cutting-edge solutions to its customers.

Aviz is the partner of choice for SONiC enablement for the enterprise, who is looking to replicate what hyper-scalers have done, and benefit from the open-source NOS in terms of hardware choices, cost savings, and control they can exert on their network when compared to proprietary stacks. Aviz ONES, a key pillar of our multi-vendor SONiC stack, brings new capabilities for enterprises on top of the NOS for orchestration and visibility to utilize information and automation across their entire fabric.

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Aviz Welcomes Zaid Kahn To Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz Welcomes Zaid Kahn To Its Technical Advisory Board (1)

Aviz delivers the industry’s first multi-vendor stack for SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) to help enterprises across the globe transition to the open-source NOS. We are incredibly grateful to have Zaid Kahn, who led the transition to SONiC at LinkedIn and now leads Cloud AI and Advanced Systems at Microsoft, join our team as a technical advisor. With Zaid joining our Technical Advisory Board, our customer experience empathy will increase and our expertise in cloud and AI will skyrocket, as we empower enterprises to leverage tools for multi-vendor SONiC deployment and operations.

Aviz is at the forefront of the SONiC enablement for the enterprise, who is looking to replicate what hyper-scalers have done, and benefit from the open-source NOS in terms of hardware choices, cost savings, and control they can exert on their network when compared to proprietary stacks. Aviz ONES, a key pillar of our multi-vendor SONiC stack, brings new capabilities for enterprises on top of the NOS for orchestration and visibility to utilize information and automation across their entire fabric.

Aviz has built a global team of networking experts who have not only delivered products that are enabling SONiC, but also have made it more viable for using any ASIC or any switch underneath. Our goal is to usher enterprise into the data and AI driven new era of Networking 3.0 by leveraging SONiC as a platform to truly enable a multi-vendor networking cloud for the enterprise.

Aviz has been helping our lighthouse enterprise customers in several verticals with their SONiC deployment and operations for over 18 months now, both via our products and engineering services. The experience of helping customers successfully deploy SONiC on thousands of devices in their fabric is parallel to none, and it helps us to constantly evolve our products to catch the 5% issues that truly are business impacting. The fact that our products stream over 200 data points all the way from software to every single hardware component is no accident. It has helped us create the most comprehensive multi-vendor SONiC stack for the enterprise.

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Aviz Welcomes David Maltz To Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz Welcomes David Maltz To Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz has rapidly grown to a team of 40+ experts dispersed globally, helping enterprises deploy and manage Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) in their network infrastructure. We are truly humbled to have Dave Maltz, a founder of SONiC, join our team as a technical advisor. With Dave joining our Technical Advisory Board, our expertise will increase exponentially, increasing the depth and breadth of the best SONiC support options available to the enterprise.

We are serving enterprise customers across multiple verticals such as e-commerce, banking, trading, telecom, and data center providers with our SONiC Supportability Stack. The kind of traction we are seeing in Open Networking adoption with SONiC is very encouraging, as we believe that Hyperscalers have paved the way for a truly Open Networking ecosystem that has been long overdue. Enterprises from across the globe (AMER, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM) are replicating Hyperscalers’s success with SONiC at a pace not seen before in the industry.

Since the beginning, our focus has been on promoting SONiC and building disruptive technologies on top of it that will disaggregate networking and pave the way for Networking 3.0. We have partnered with nearly every major ASIC and Switch vendor, with tight SLAs in place to ensure optimum enterprise support available for customers.

Aviz has built an incredible team of engineers with expertise in ASICs, Switches, Network Operating Systems, Cloud, and AI. In a short span, we have delivered ONES (Open Networking Enterprise Suite), FTAS (Feature Test Automation Suite), and OPB (Open Packet Broker), all built for or on SONiC to further our mission. We are adding more and more Open Networking experts to our team to rapidly deliver a roadmap that is built on the demand from SONiC users.

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Aviz Welcomes David Maltz To Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz Welcomes David Maltz To Its Technical Advisory Board

Aviz has rapidly grown to a team of 40+ experts dispersed globally, helping enterprises deploy and manage Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) in their network infrastructure. We are truly humbled to have Dave Maltz, a founder of SONiC, join our team as a technical advisor. With Dave joining our Technical Advisory Board, our expertise […]