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Aviz releases OPBNOS R2.8 for improved network observability

November 5, 2025

Aviz Hardware Attestation Service (HAS) announced the R2.8 release of OPBNOS, a software-defined network observability solution that facilitates network traffic management for enterprises and service providers. This update emphasizes improved platform compatibility, traffic processing, and software upgrades, catering to the growing demand for effective network monitoring and compliance.

New Platform Integration: Celestica DS2000

The latest OPBNOS version incorporates support for the Celestica DS2000 platform, utilizing a Broadcom chipset for optimized aggregation in Open Packet Broker deployments. This integration allows for enhanced traffic observability and filtering capabilities.

Benefits of this integration include:

  • Comprehensive traffic aggregation from various TAPs/SPAN ports.
  • Layer 2/3/4 filtering to prioritize relevant traffic analysis.
  • Effective traffic distribution through port redirection and hybrid lookups.
  • Improved real-time monitoring with detailed statistics management.
  • Intuitive configuration via the OPB Fabric Manager.

Port Breakout: Maximizing Flexibility & Efficiency

The functionality of dynamic speed adjustments allows breaking down 100G ports into smaller configurations to suit specific network needs. OPBNOS R2.8 supports a range of hardware platforms.

The enhanced connectivity supports efficient linking between lower-speed servers and high-speed switches, ensuring maximized network performance.

GTP Extension Header Filtering

OPBNOS R2.8 also adds support for GTPU extension headers, which is crucial for monitoring evolving Autonomous System (AS) mobile networks, particularly for 4G and 5G technologies.

  • Support for Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Session Container enhances Quality of Service (QoS) management.
  • Filtering capabilities based on various protocols improve traffic control.
  • Intelligent load balancing optimizes network resource distribution.
  • Enhanced monitoring and analytics tools facilitate better performance management.

Conclusion

The OPBNOS R2.8 updates enhance network monitoring, filtering, and operational scalability. The version's broader platform support and improved flow management position Interposer Technology (IT) AS a comprehensive observability solution for network traffic analytics.

This summary captures the essential developments from the OPBNOS R2.8 release, highlighting Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) importance for enterprise IT leaders seeking efficient network traffic solutions.