DHCP Server Configuration Software - IPControl™ Sapphire

Comprehensive, Streamlined DHCP Management

IPControl™ Sapphire DHCP appliances provide a complete, secure, manageable solution for your DHCP requirements. Sapphire DHCP appliances can be managed along with stock Microsoft and Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) DHCP implementations using IPControl, providing a holistic IPAM solution.  

Simplified Deployment

Pre-installed with de facto industry standard ISC DHCP software, IPControl Sapphire appliances simplify deployment of advanced DHCP configurations. Managed through BT Diamond IP’s award winning IPControl system, Sapphire DHCP appliances centralize configurations, policies, client classes and failover through one intuitive web user interface for enhanced visibility and control over all of your IP devices and network. All Sapphire DHCP appliances provide four network interfaces plus an additional fiber interface option. The fiber interface enables connection to 1000-Base-SX switches or routers for enhanced connectivity.

Easy Upgrades

As DHCP updates and patches are issued, or as new features are developed, IPControl’s web interfaces makes upgrading a snap. Simply register your upgrade package downloaded from our support site and upgrade! And there's no need to have every deployed appliance on the same version! You can selectively upgrade certain appliances, and on each the version of DHCP, operating system and secure kernel.

Unsurpassed Flexibility

IPControl Sapphire DHCP appliances enable flexible configuration of DHCP services on your terms. The IPControl web interfaces simplifies configuration of DHCP options, policies, client classes, and address pools, providing powerful DHCP configuration with an easy-to-use web browser interface.This centralized approach enables you to define a common set of options and policies, then apply them across any number of deployed DHCP servers, saving time while providing consistency.

Advanced Security and Reliability

IPControl Sapphire DHCP appliances are purpose-built, high-performance hardware devices that deliver added security and performance over your network. Built for branch and regional office requirements the Sapphire x5 and Sapphire x10 provide local or distributed DHCP services on a secure 1U appliance platform. The Sapphire x20 offers data center-quality performance, redundancy and management thanks to its 2U platform. It is ideal for high-capacity, high-traffic network environments that require maximum availability of mission-critical DHCP services.

For added reliability and advanced monitoring,all Sapphire models are equipped with an IPMI interface which provides lights-out management with remote power control and monitoring of key hardware metrics including voltage, temperature and more. In addition, all models can be deployed with TwinMirror™ automated failover to ensure greater business continuity.

Deploying IPControl’s Sapphire DHCP appliances in your environment will simplify DHCP management functions to provide extensive control, reliability and security over your DHCP services.

Key Features

Sapphire x-series DHCP appliances offer centralized configuration and management with full support of the extensive IPControl feature set, including:

• RFC-compliant DHCP server
• Hardened Linux OS kernel and secure application configuration to minimize security vulnerabilities
• Simple and secure deployment process
•  "TwinMirror" high-availability configuration to provide an additional level of DHCP server availability
• Controlled OS and DHCP software updates via the EasyUpdate service to render upgrades and patches hassle-free
• Fiber interface option-for connection to 1000-Base-SX switches or routers for enhanced connectivity