Cisco NDB License for Nexus 9500 Modular 8-16 slot chassis Switch / Router 1 license(s)

Cisco Nexus Data Broker (NDB) with Cisco Nexus switches is a software-defined, programmable solution for packet brokering. Packet brokering is the aggregation of network traffic mirrored or copied using network/optical TAPs or the Cisco Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) for monitoring and visibility. In contrast to monitoring solutions based on traditional packet brokers, the Cisco NDB packet-brokering approach offers a simple, scalable, and cost-effective solution well suited for customers who need to monitor higher volume and business-critical traffic for security, compliance, and application performance. It also enables real-time traffic visibility with an event-based approach through northbound APIs.