Configuring the Nexus Data Broker

Key Configuration Areas

Explore the essential features and functionalities for setting up your Nexus Data Broker environment:

• Port Definitions: Learn how to define and configure network ports for monitoring, including port configuration, SPAN destinations, and service nodes.
• Port Groups: Understand how to group ports for efficient traffic management and create connections using these groups.
• Monitoring Devices: Discover how to add and configure local and remote monitoring devices to capture network traffic.
• Remote Source Edge SPAN: Implement remote source monitoring using ERSPAN for traffic analysis outside the local network.
• Port Channels: Configure aggregated interfaces for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
• Enabling/Disabling Ports: Manage the operational status of network interfaces through the NDB GUI.

Getting Started

The Nexus Data Broker offers a user-friendly interface for configuring various aspects of network monitoring. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in this guide to effectively set up your system.

For detailed information on specific configurations, refer to the relevant sections within this document.