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Aviz Enhances OPBNOS with R2.8 Release for Network Observability

November 20, 2025

The latest release of OPBNOS, version R2.8, enhances traffic management capabilities for enterprises and service providers. Key improvements include expanded platform compatibility and real-time traffic processing enhancements beneficial for network monitoring.

New Platform Integration: Celestica DS2000

The R2.8 version now includes compatibility with the Celestica DS2000 platform, which is designed for improved network observability and traffic management. The integration allows for advanced aggregation capabilities, enhancing the performance of Open Packet Broker deployments.

Benefits include:

  • Consolidation of traffic from diverse TAPs and Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) ports.
  • Layer 2/3/4 filtering to forward only pertinent traffic for analysis.
  • Port redirection for effective load balancing among monitoring tools.
  • Detailed real-time statistics management for network monitoring.
  • Intuitive configuration via the OPB Fabric Manager.

Port Breakout: Maximizing Flexibility & Efficiency

The port breakout feature allows for flexible configuration of 100G ports into various lower-speed formats to accommodate network needs. This provides hardware flexibility across different platforms.

Additional specifications include:

  • Aggressive traffic aggregation from multiple lower-speed links.
  • Distribution of high-speed traffic across various inline monitoring tools.
  • Enhancements in cost management by reducing hardware requirements while maintaining performance.

GTP Extension Header Filtering

With advancements in mobile networks, OPBNOS R2.8 offers support for GTPU extension headers, which is crucial for telecom operators in managing data efficiently.

A few highlights include:

  • Support for advanced Quality of Service (QoS) control through session container features.
  • Filtering capabilities based on various parameters for precise traffic management.
  • Optimization features for better resource allocation across telecom networks.

Conclusion

The OPBNOS R2.8 release facilitates enhanced monitoring, filtering, and scalability for network traffic management. With its expanded compatibility, performance improvements, and streamlined upgrade path, OPBNOS continues to serve as a viable solution in software-defined network observability.

This summary reflects the content and developments mentioned in the original blog post about OPBNOS R2.8.

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