ApplianSys DNSBOX

Spec sheet

Purpose

The appliances are designed to simplify DDI administration, improve control of IP address usage, and support secure and available network services.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Product

DNSBOX is a range of appliances for managing DNS, DHCP and IP address management (DDI).Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Intended users

The maker says customers include service providers, enterprises, educational institutions and government organisations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Deployment

The product combines DDI management software with the security and reliability of an appliance format.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

API

DNSBOX provides a documented API for integrating DDI with network services, management systems, customer portals and CRM systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Integrations

The DNSBOX 400 integrates closely with DNSBOX 200 and supports any RFC-compliant DNS server; it also offers agentless integration with Microsoft DNS and DHCP.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Security

DNSBOX uses a hardened Linux-based operating system, a configurable on-box firewall and a read-only compressed file system.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Support

The standard annual support package includes phone or email technical support during office hours, software upgrades, a hardware warranty and annual deployment reviews.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Headquarters

Coventry, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · appliansys.com

Founded

2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · appliansys.com

Company

ApplianSys describes itself as a UK-based server appliance specialist with customers in 155 countries and a worldwide channel partner network.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Access and audit

The system supports RADIUS or LDAP authentication, a secure web interface, system logging, and SNMP, email, or SMS alerts.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Availability

DNSBOX supports redundant master appliances, clustered DNS slaves, and DHCP failover configurations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Central management

The DNSBOX 400 master appliance manages integrated IPAM, DNS, and DHCP and can control an unlimited number of remote DNS and DHCP servers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Compatibility

DNSBOX can integrate with existing DNS and DHCP servers, and its appliances can be re-purposed by changing services and hardware options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Customers

ApplianSys says DNSBOX is used by global enterprises, governments and public sector organizations, service providers, and SMEs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

DNS features

DNS management includes DNSSEC zone signing, DNS Views, IPv4 and IPv6 records, templates, validation, and support for unlimited remote secondary DNS and DHCP servers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

DNSSEC

The maker says DNSBOX automates DNSSEC key management and rollover, zone signing and secure key storage.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

IPAM and APIs

IPAM features include subnet and address reporting, network scanning, CSV import and export, a command line interface, and XML-RPC and SOAP APIs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Microsoft integration

DNSBOX can add IPAM to existing Microsoft DNS and DHCP infrastructure and can configure and manage Microsoft DHCP servers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Pricing

The maker describes DNSBOX as an appliance range and directs prospective customers to discuss requirements or place an order; the pages reviewed do not state a price.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dhcp.appliansys.com

Resilience

The maker lists DHCP failover, including Active-Active and Active-Passive topologies, and high-availability load-balanced resolver clusters.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Support options

Custom support options include 24/7 cover, four-hour swap-out, training, consultancy and installation services.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Web interface

DNSBOX can be managed from a computer with a web browser through its web GUI.Read 7 Oct 2026 · appliansys.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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