"CACHEBOX is the only mid-size cache server in the market that actually works."
Heiko Rehmn, CEO, Pyramite-IT
"We have avoided expensive bandwidth upgrades by using our internet connection more efficiently - all because of CACHEBOX."
Sundeep Jogoo, IT Assistant Admin, Middlesex University, Mauritius
"I think that its a very good product at a very good price point."
Pablo Charpentier, CEO, Rua-Tec, Costa Rica
"All in all, CACHEBOX has proven to be a great asset for our day-to-day network tasks!"
Juan Hernandez, IT Infrastructure Manager, Grupo Alcione, Mexico
"We are very happy with CACHEBOX. It has helped us save bandwidth for years and we get a lot of value out of the solution"
Vinit Kishnatrey, Shiv Nadar Foundation, India

Hardened Operating System for Security and Reliability

CACHEBOX’s security hardened Linux based operating system (OS) is a custom-built appliance ‘distribution’, developed by ApplianSys to maximise security and reliability. The OS has been stripped clean and locked down:

  • Programs, services and files found on a standard Linux distribution that are not required for a cache appliance are removed. This makes CACHEBOX more secure and boot faster than a standard Linux server.
  • A fully configurable firewall allows access to the appliance to be restricted, with tight control of which ports are open, blocking different applications
    • It also allows CACHEBOX to be deployed as a network gateway, automatically directing web traffic to Squid
    • It can act as a NAT (Network Address Translation) server if required
  • CACHEBOX uses solid state CFast cards. The “Program Card” holds just the operating system and application software. The card itself is set as read-only, which makes it more secure in the event of unauthorised network access and avoids accidental damage from user errors.

The OS has a small footprint: once booted, it is retained in RAM, making it very fast.

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Because CACHEBOX is versatile and scalable, our customers around the world come in all shapes and sizes. ISPs, education authorities, blue-chip multi-nationals, public sector bodies, small businesses, shipping fleets and hotels get more out of their bandwidth with CACHEBOX.

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