BroadView is a software suite developed by Broadcom to enhance network monitoring and management capabilities. It offers programmable access to the internal operations of switches, facilitating efficient and scalable network performance analysis. By leveraging BroadView™, network operators can gain deeper insights into network behavior, enabling proactive management and optimization. The suite supports various telemetry features, such as Buffer Statistics Tracking (BST), to detect and address network issues effectively.

Features:

• Programmable Access: Enables customizable interaction with switch internals for tailored network management.
• Scalability: Designed to handle large-scale networks, ensuring efficient performance across extensive infrastructures.
• Telemetry Support: Utilizes advanced telemetry features like Buffer Statistics Tracking (BST) for comprehensive network monitoring.
• Enhanced Visibility: Provides in-depth insights into network operations, facilitating proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Buffer statistics tracking
• Packet tracing and injection
• Black hole detection
• Performance metrics for BST
• Drop counters due to congestion
• Support for StrataXGS and StrataDNX silicon families
• Reference implementation for applications: OpenStack, OpenDaylight, Ganglia
• Network level path tracing
• Provisioning optimized network fabric for storage traffic