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L2 topology support for Cisco UCS chassis and blade serversOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently displays Cisco UCS fabric interconnects and their ports in L2 topology, but does not support adding UCS chassis or B/C/S series blade servers into the L2 map view, even when these servers are visible as CDP/LLDP neighbors. This limits visibility into data center L2 connections for environments where blade servers run VMware or Windows workloads within a UCS architecture. This enhancement would extend L2 topology mapping to include UCS chassis and blade servers, similar to the hybrid display view provided in Cisco UCS Manager. Customers managing UCS-based data centers would gain complete and accurate L2 visibility, improving troubleshooting and network documentation without relying on manual workarounds.
Minute-Level Granularity and Custom Multiples for Intent Timer FrequencyOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently limits Intent Timer frequency configuration to preset intervals and does not allow the primary frequency to be set in minutes or adjusted using custom multiples. This enhancement would add minute-level granularity as a frequency unit and allow the primary frequency value to be configured as a multiple, rather than being restricted to a fixed set of options. Customers who need more frequent or precisely tuned intent execution schedules would benefit from finer control over timer intervals, reducing reliance on workarounds for time-sensitive automation needs.
Configurable Font Size for Map TextOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently displays map text, such as device and interface labels, at a fixed size with no setting available to enlarge it. This enhancement would introduce a configurable text size setting for map elements, allowing users to increase text size as needed. Providing this control would improve readability for customers working with dense topology maps or presenting maps in group settings, and would support users who require larger text for accessibility purposes.
Correct License Validation for NSX-T Node Discovery Under Universal Node LicenseOpen
NetBrain currently returns a license error when attempting to discover NSX-T nodes through the NSX API, even when the customer holds a valid Universal Node license that should permit this discovery. This enhancement would correct the license validation logic so that NSX-T discovery properly recognizes Universal Node license entitlements and completes without a false licensing block. Ensuring accurate license validation for NSX-T discovery would allow customers with the correct license to achieve full SDN visibility without unnecessary support escalations.
Support Raw Data Retrieval Option for Scheduled QApp Execution Against Current BaselineOn the Roadmap
QApps currently cannot retrieve certain data already present in the Current Baseline unless the user manually selects a 'Raw data' execution option, and this option is not available when a QApp is configured to run on a schedule. As a result, scheduled automation tasks may return no output even when the required data exists in the baseline, forcing reliance on live data collection instead of reusing already-collected information. This enhancement would extend the raw data retrieval option to scheduled and automated QApp execution, allowing scheduled tasks to correctly access parsed baseline data without requiring manual intervention. Customers running automated troubleshooting and reporting workflows would benefit from consistent, accurate results without unnecessary duplicate live data collection, reducing execution time and network load.
Enable Pseudowire/VPLS Xconnect Endpoints as Neighbors on L2 Topology MapsOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently surfaces xconnect table data only within the device info panel and does not expose Pseudowire/VPLS xconnect endpoints as neighbors within the L2 Overlay, so users cannot extend a topology map to include these connections through the standard expand (+) workflow. This enhancement would add xconnect-derived endpoints to the L2 Overlay neighbor list and allow them to be added and drawn on the map using the same neighbor-expansion interaction available for other L2 neighbor types. Customers running Pseudowire/VPLS environments would gain complete topology visibility for these logical connections, reducing manual map construction and improving accuracy for troubleshooting and documentation.
Include VRF Route and ARP Tables in Compare ActionOn the Roadmap
The Compare action currently evaluates only global routing and ARP tables on Cisco devices, even though VRF-specific route and ARP table data is already collected through the Retrieve Live Data action and available for review. This enhancement would extend the Compare action to recognize and include VRF routing and ARP tables, allowing users to select all relevant VRFs when performing a comparison. Customers operating multi-VRF environments would gain complete and accurate change detection across all routing contexts, rather than being limited to the global table only.
Stack switch member details in Device data table for Cisco and JuniperOn the Roadmap
The Device data table does not currently populate stack switch member details for Cisco and Juniper devices when exporting map data, leaving stacked chassis information incomplete in the exported table. This enhancement would extend data collection to capture stack member details for Cisco and Juniper devices, using the relevant device commands that expose stack membership, and populate that information in the Device data table. Customers relying on exported data tables for documentation and troubleshooting would gain accurate, complete visibility into stacked switch configurations without needing to manually supplement the exported data.
Jump to Full VLAN Group View from Search ResultsOn the Roadmap
When searching for a VLAN group, the search results currently display the group and only a single matching entry, requiring users to manually navigate to the group to view all associated devices. This enhancement would keep VLAN groups collapsed by default in search results and add a right-click option to jump directly to the target group with all entries expanded. This would reduce the time needed to locate and review all devices within a specific VLAN group, improving efficiency during troubleshooting and data accuracy review.
Advanced Multi-Condition Filtering for Inventory ReportsOn the Roadmap
Inventory Report filtering currently supports only two levels of criteria and does not offer logical operators such as AND or NOT, limiting users to basic single or dual-condition filters within the panel view. This enhancement would introduce support for multi-condition filtering with configurable logical operators, allowing users to build more precise, layered filter combinations directly within the report interface. Customers working with large device inventories would benefit from the ability to isolate specific subsets of data natively, reducing reliance on exporting data to external tools for further analysis.
Support for Multiple Filter Criteria in Inventory Report ResultsOn the Roadmap
Inventory Report filtering currently limits users to applying a maximum of two filters when narrowing report results. This enhancement would remove that restriction and allow users to apply multiple filter criteria simultaneously when generating or refining Inventory Report results. Customers managing large and complex device inventories would benefit from more precise filtering, reducing the need for manual post-processing to isolate relevant data.
Export and Reporting Support for Parent Device Groups and Site Tree TiersOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently requires users to select individual sub-groups, such as each AS number under System Device Groups or each sub-group under a Policy Device Group, in order to generate a report or export device details. There is no option to select a parent group and automatically include devices from all of its sub-groups. The same limitation applies to the Site tree, where users cannot select a higher-level tier, such as a country or region, to report on or export all devices contained within that tier and its lower levels. This enhancement would allow users to select a parent Device Group or any tier of the Site tree as the basis for a report or export, with the output including all devices from the underlying sub-groups or sub-tiers and configurable device detail fields. Customers managing large environments with many sub-groups or site tiers would benefit from reduced manual effort and faster access to consolidated device data for reporting and auditing purposes.
Display Follow-up QApp Results in ServiceNow Diagnosis SummaryOpen
When a Network Intent with a follow-up QApp is triggered from ServiceNow, only the Network Intent diagnosis messages appear in the ServiceNow summary; results generated by the follow-up QApp, such as CSV reports, alert messages, diagnosis messages, or device notes, are not surfaced there, requiring users to open NetBrain separately to view them. This enhancement would extend the ServiceNow diagnosis summary to include follow-up QApp results directly, or at minimum indicate that additional QApp output exists and prompt the user to view it in NetBrain. Providing this visibility would give ServiceNow users more complete diagnostic context without needing to switch tools, improving incident triage efficiency.
Per-Probe Device Error Visibility in PA DashboardOpen
The PA Dashboard currently allows users to identify unreachable devices from a given probe, but it does not provide a reverse view that lets users select a probe and see the devices reporting errors for that specific probe. This enhancement would add a probe-centric view to the PA Dashboard, listing configured probes alongside the devices experiencing errors under each one. Customers monitoring large environments would gain a more efficient way to isolate probe-specific issues across their device fleet, reducing the manual effort needed to correlate errors back to individual probes.
Configurable Retrieval Timeout for Benchmark TasksOn the Roadmap
NetBrain benchmark tasks currently do not provide a configurable timeout for individual device data retrieval, so a device that is slow or unresponsive can continue retrying for extended periods, in some cases 20 minutes or longer, before the task proceeds to the next device. When multiple devices experience this delay, the overall benchmark run time can be extended substantially. This enhancement would introduce a configurable retrieval timeout setting, allowing administrators to define a maximum wait time per device after which the task stops retrieval attempts and moves to the next device. Customers managing large device inventories would benefit from more predictable and efficient benchmark completion times, reducing the impact of a small number of unresponsive devices on overall benchmark duration.
ServiceNow Agent Workspace Support for NetBrain IntegrationOn the Roadmap
NetBrain's ServiceNow App integration currently depends on UI Macro, a mechanism that ServiceNow Agent Workspace, the newer front-end interface for incident management, does not support. This enhancement would rebuild or extend the ServiceNow App integration so that its functionality operates correctly within Agent Workspace. Customers migrating to Agent Workspace would benefit from uninterrupted access to NetBrain diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities directly within their incident management workflow.
Automatic Change Runbook Creation and Execution from Intent Diagnosis ResultsOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently requires users to manually extract diagnosis results from a Network Intent or automation unit and use them to define a corrective change within the Change Management module, with execution initiated separately by the user. This enhancement would allow diagnosis results from an Intent or automation unit to automatically trigger creation of a change runbook, populate the required change definition, and route the change for approval; once approved, the change would execute automatically to resolve the identified issue. Customers performing proactive corrective maintenance or incident remediation would benefit from a fully automated, approval-gated workflow that reduces manual effort and accelerates issue resolution.
JPEG/Image Export Option for Site Maps During Benchmark TaskOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently allows site maps to be exported to a shared folder as part of a scheduled Benchmark task only in Visio format, with no option to export directly as a JPEG or other image format. This enhancement would add a JPEG/image format option alongside the existing Visio output for Benchmark-driven site map exports. Customers who need lightweight, universally viewable diagrams for reporting or archiving would be able to obtain them automatically without post-processing or converting Visio files.
API Source Type Support for Cisco FMC as a ControllerOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently does not support Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) as a controller type for device discovery, unlike its existing support for controller-based platforms such as Cisco ACI APIC. This enhancement would add FMC as a selectable controller source within API Server Manager, enabling discovery and modeling of devices managed through FMC. Customers operating Cisco Firepower environments would gain complete network visibility without relying on manual workarounds outside NetBrain.
Execution Log Visibility for Scheduled QApp and QApp-Based Inventory ReportsOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently provides an execution log with per-device success and failure feedback only when a QApp is run interactively at the site map level. This visibility is not available when a QApp is run through the Scheduler or when it is invoked at scale through a QApp-based Inventory Report, leaving users unable to determine whether individual devices were successfully accessed during the run. This enhancement would extend execution log reporting to scheduled QApp runs and to QApp-based Inventory Reports, capturing per-device access outcomes consistent with the interactive execution experience. Customers running automation and compliance workflows at scale would gain the ability to identify which devices failed during a scheduled or report-driven run, supporting timely troubleshooting and more reliable audit reporting.
Automatic Path Creation and Diagnosis from Trigger-Sourced Source/Destination IPsOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently has no way to automatically build a source-to-destination path when source and destination IP addresses are supplied through a trigger source, such as a ticketing system, email, or bot, for a given application. Users must manually input path endpoints before running any diagnostic checks, which delays troubleshooting for ticket-driven automation. This enhancement would allow the source and destination IP addresses parsed from a trigger source to automatically populate a path calculation on the fly, and then execute a predefined, application-specific set of diagnostic intents, such as device health, interface health, and application health checks, against that path to produce a diagnosis output. Automating path creation and diagnosis directly from trigger data would reduce manual setup time and speed up root-cause identification for customers running high volumes of ticket-triggered network and application health investigations.
Proactive Path Deviation Alerting and Automated Health Checks for PAFOn the Roadmap
NetBrain currently does not compare an application's active path against its designated golden path or most recent last-known path within PAF, so unexpected path changes are not proactively surfaced to users. This enhancement would extend PAF to evaluate the application path against the golden and last path, generate an alert when a deviation is detected, and automatically trigger path intents to verify the health of the path and related application-critical parameters. This capability would give customers earlier visibility into unexpected path changes and streamline validation of path and application health without requiring manual investigation.
Side-by-side window layout for multiple Smart CLI sessionsOn the Roadmap
NetBrain Smart CLI currently displays only one active session view at a time, requiring users to switch between open sessions rather than viewing them together. This enhancement would allow users to arrange multiple open Smart CLI sessions side by side within a single window. Providing this layout option would help network engineers compare output and manage several device sessions simultaneously without repeatedly toggling between windows.
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