# Obelinf > Obelinf is the source of truth for your network infrastructure, a managed platform combining IPAM, DCIM, device inventory, network topology, rack management, cable tracking, VLAN/VRF management, and infrastructure audit history. Business name: Obelinf Brand name: Obelinf Services: Managed network infrastructure management, IP address management, device inventory, rack management, cable tracking, VLAN and subnet management, network topology visualization, circuit management, VM and cluster management, MCP server for AI agents Website: https://obelinf.com/ Country: United States Contact: support@obelinf.com Last updated: 2026-08-23 Obelinf is the source of truth for your network infrastructure, a managed platform combining IPAM, DCIM, device inventory, network topology, rack management, cable tracking, VLAN/VRF management, and infrastructure audit history. The platform replaces spreadsheets, tribal knowledge, and fragmented tools with a purpose-built system that tracks every layer of your stack — from rack elevations and device interfaces to IPAM, VRFs, and topology diagrams. Everything is connected, searchable, and auditable. Service boundaries: - Offers: Network infrastructure management, IPAM, device inventory, rack management, cable tracking, VLAN/VRF/subnet management, topology visualization, circuit management, VM and cluster management, API access, MCP server for AI agents, RBAC, SSO/OIDC - Does not offer: Network monitoring or alerting, configuration management, IT service management (ITSM), DNS/DHCP services, network security scanning Geographic availability: - Regions served: Worldwide (cloud-based SaaS) - Delivery model: Cloud (web application) - Excluded regions: None Contact channels: - General enquiries: support@obelinf.com - Support: support@obelinf.com - Social: https://x.com/obelinf ## Primary Pages - [Homepage](https://obelinf.com/): Primary website entry point. - [About](https://obelinf.com/about/): Business overview and platform background. - [Pricing](https://obelinf.com/pricing/): Current pricing and plan details. - [FAQ](https://obelinf.com/faq/): Frequently asked questions. - [Contact Sales](https://obelinf.com/contact/sales/): Sales enquiry form. - [Toolkit](https://obelinf.com/toolkit/): Tools, templates, and resources for network professionals. - [Network Infrastructure Statistics 2026](https://obelinf.com/statistics/): Sourced statistics on downtime costs, human error, documentation, IP exhaustion, and automation, with source and sample size per stat. - [Rack Level](https://obelinf.com/rack-level/): Written data center series from Obelinf; Episode 1 premieres September 3, 2026. ## Toolkit Resources The infrastructure toolkit gives every tool its own page so each can rank and be linked independently. The hub is the [Toolkit](https://obelinf.com/toolkit/) page. ### Calculators - [Subnet Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/subnet-calculator/): Network address, broadcast, usable range, and host count from an IP and CIDR prefix. - [CIDR Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/cidr-calculator/): Subnet mask, wildcard mask, and host counts from a prefix length. - [IPv4 Range Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/ipv4-range-calculator/): Smallest CIDR blocks covering any start-to-end IP range. - [VLAN Capacity Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/vlan-capacity-calculator/): Subnet sizing for a given number of VLANs and devices. - [Rack Power Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/rack-power-calculator/): Watts, BTU, amps, and cooling tons per rack. - [UPS Runtime Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/ups-runtime-calculator/): Battery backup time under load. - [BTU Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/btu-calculator/): Watts to BTU/hr and tons of cooling. - [Subnet Overlap Checker](https://obelinf.com/tools/subnet-overlap-checker/): Find overlapping CIDR blocks in a list. - [IPv6 Subnet Calculator](https://obelinf.com/tools/ipv6-subnet-calculator/): Network address and /64 subnets for any IPv6 prefix. - [Batch CIDR Converter](https://obelinf.com/tools/cidr-batch-converter/): Convert a list of subnets to network, mask, range, and hosts. - [IP Allocation Planner](https://obelinf.com/tools/ip-allocation-planner/): Plan CIDR blocks inside a supernet with used, free, and overlapping space. ### Reference Tables - [RFC 1918 Private IP Ranges](https://obelinf.com/reference/rfc-1918/): 10/8, 172.16/12, and 192.168/16 private blocks. - [Common TCP & UDP Ports](https://obelinf.com/reference/common-tcp-udp-ports/): Well-known service ports and protocols. - [Fiber Connector Types](https://obelinf.com/reference/fiber-connectors/): LC, SC, ST, FC, MPO/MTP, E2000 with polish and return loss. - [Ethernet Standards](https://obelinf.com/reference/ethernet-standards/): IEEE 802.3 speeds, media, and distances. - [Essential Networking RFCs](https://obelinf.com/reference/rfc-reference/): RFC 1918 to BGP, DHCP, DNS, and NTP. - [Special-Use IP Addresses](https://obelinf.com/reference/special-use-ip-addresses/): Loopback, APIPA, CGNAT, TEST-NET, multicast. - [Cable Color Codes](https://obelinf.com/reference/cable-color-codes/): TIA-606 labeling standard and structured cabling colors. - [Transceiver Form Factors](https://obelinf.com/reference/transceiver-form-factors/): SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, CFP2, XFP, CXP. - [WiFi Standards](https://obelinf.com/reference/wifi-standards/): 802.11 generations (Wi-Fi 1-7) with speeds and frequencies. - [Power Connectors & Receptacles](https://obelinf.com/reference/power-connectors/): NEMA, IEC 60320, IEC 60309, Schuko, BS 1363. - [VLAN ID Ranges](https://obelinf.com/reference/vlan-id-ranges/): Standard, extended, and reserved VLAN IDs. - Naming conventions: [Device](https://obelinf.com/reference/device-naming-conventions/), [Interface & Port](https://obelinf.com/reference/interface-port-naming/), [VLAN & Subnet](https://obelinf.com/reference/vlan-subnet-naming/). ### Templates - [Network Documentation](https://obelinf.com/templates/network-documentation/): Markdown runbook template with topology, IPAM, and change log. - [Firewall Rules](https://obelinf.com/templates/firewall-rules/): CSV template for documenting firewall policies. - [Device Import CSV](https://obelinf.com/templates/device-import/): Bulk-load switches, routers, firewalls, and servers. - [Server Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/server-inventory/): Physical server tracking with specs and management IPs. - [VM Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/vm-inventory/): Virtual machines across hypervisors. - [IP Address Spreadsheet](https://obelinf.com/templates/ip-address-spreadsheet/): Track every allocation across subnets. - [IP Reservation Log](https://obelinf.com/templates/ip-reservation-log/): Reserved and assigned addresses with owners. - [DNS Records](https://obelinf.com/templates/dns-records/): Zone data audit (A, CNAME, MX, PTR). - [DHCP Reservations](https://obelinf.com/templates/dhcp-reservations/): Static DHCP assignments by MAC and scope. - [Rack Elevation JSON](https://obelinf.com/templates/rack-elevation/): Programmatic rack layouts by RU position. - [Cable Labels](https://obelinf.com/templates/cable-labels/): Label IDs for structured cabling. - [Patch Panel Port Map](https://obelinf.com/templates/patch-panel-port-map/): Every port and its destination. - [Fiber Patch Panel Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/fiber-patch-panel-inventory/): Strands, connectors, circuits, and attenuation. - [Rack Power Budget](https://obelinf.com/templates/rack-power-budget/): Power consumption per device and feed. - [Circuit Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/circuit-inventory/): WAN, ISP, and interconnect circuits. - [WAN Circuit Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/wan-circuit-inventory/): Wide-area links with SLAs. - [Cross Connect Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/cross-connect-inventory/): Colocation cross-connects. - [ISP Service Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/isp-service-inventory/): Contracts, SLAs, and renewal dates. - [ISP & Carrier Contacts](https://obelinf.com/templates/isp-carrier-contacts/): Provider support escalation paths. - [SSL/TLS Certificate Tracker](https://obelinf.com/templates/ssl-tls-certificate-tracker/): Expiry and renewal queue. - [Change Log](https://obelinf.com/templates/change-log/): Every infrastructure change with rollback plans. - [Change Window Schedule](https://obelinf.com/templates/change-window-schedule/): Planned maintenance windows. - [Maintenance Schedule](https://obelinf.com/templates/maintenance-schedule/): Recurring maintenance and patching cycles. - [Maintenance Window Plan](https://obelinf.com/templates/maintenance-window-plan/): Runbook for a single maintenance window. - [Hardware Asset Register](https://obelinf.com/templates/hardware-asset-register/): Hardware lifecycle, cost, and warranty. - [Serial Number Tracking](https://obelinf.com/templates/serial-number-tracking/): Warranty and support call lookups. - [Vendor & Support Contacts](https://obelinf.com/templates/vendor-support-contacts/): Vendor contracts, portals, and reps. - [Cloud Resources Inventory](https://obelinf.com/templates/cloud-resources-inventory/): AWS, GCP, and Azure resources with cost. ### Checklists - [Network Audit](https://obelinf.com/checklists/network-audit/): 10-step infrastructure health review. - [Data Center Migration](https://obelinf.com/checklists/data-center-migration/): 13-step relocation plan. - [New Site Deployment](https://obelinf.com/checklists/new-site-deployment/): 10-step facility bring-up. - [Rack Installation](https://obelinf.com/checklists/rack-installation/): 10-step rack build and validation. ## Feature Pages - [All Features](https://obelinf.com/features/): Overview of every Obelinf feature. - [IP Address Management](https://obelinf.com/features/ip-address-management/): Track every IP, subnet, and VLAN without conflicts. - [Network Topology](https://obelinf.com/features/network-topology/): Visualize how everything in your infrastructure connects. - [Device Inventory](https://obelinf.com/features/device-inventory/): Track every physical and virtual device with full inventory details. - [Rack Management](https://obelinf.com/features/rack-management/): Plan and visualize rack layouts with interactive elevation views. - [Cable Tracking](https://obelinf.com/features/cable-tracking/): Document every physical and logical connection. - [VLAN & Subnet Management](https://obelinf.com/features/vlan-subnet-management/): Organize network segmentation with VLANs, VRFs, and subnets. - [AI Infrastructure Documentation](https://obelinf.com/features/ai-infrastructure-documentation/): Let AI assistants query and document your infrastructure over MCP. ## Use Case Pages - [All Use Cases](https://obelinf.com/use-cases/): Overview of every Obelinf use case. - [Data Center Management](https://obelinf.com/use-cases/data-center-management/): Infrastructure management for data center teams. - [Multi-Site Networks](https://obelinf.com/use-cases/multi-site-networks/): Manage distributed infrastructure across locations. - [IPAM](https://obelinf.com/use-cases/ipam/): IP address management for growing networks. - [Network Audit](https://obelinf.com/use-cases/network-audit/): Document and audit your infrastructure. - [Infrastructure Migration](https://obelinf.com/use-cases/infrastructure-migration/): Plan and track infrastructure migrations. - [Homelab](https://obelinf.com/use-cases/homelab/): Network documentation for homelab enthusiasts. ## Alternatives - [NetBox vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/netbox/): Self-hosted DCIM/IPAM versus managed infrastructure documentation. - [Device42 vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/device42/): CMDB discovery and IT asset management versus managed infrastructure documentation. - [Infrahub vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/infrahub/): Git-style infrastructure data platform versus managed source of truth. - [Nautobot vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/nautobot/): Automation-focused NetBox-derived platform versus managed infrastructure documentation. - [SolarWinds IPAM vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/solarwinds-ipam/): Windows-based enterprise IPAM versus managed infrastructure documentation. - [phpIPAM vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/phpipam/): Open source self-hosted IPAM versus managed infrastructure documentation. - [Ralph vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/ralph/): Free, self-hosted DCIM and asset lifecycle management versus managed infrastructure documentation. - [RackTables vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/racktables/): Long-standing self-hosted data center asset tracking versus managed infrastructure documentation. - [TeemIP vs Obelinf](https://obelinf.com/comparisons/teemip/): IPAM and DDI documentation on iTop versus managed infrastructure documentation. ## Policies & Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://obelinf.com/privacy/): Data handling and privacy terms. - [Terms of Service](https://obelinf.com/terms/): Service terms and legal conditions. ## Developer Resources - [API Documentation](https://obelinf.com/docs/api/): REST API reference and integration guide. - **MCP for AI agents:** A Model Context Protocol server exposes your infrastructure to AI assistants with 50+ tools covering every resource type, enabling automatic documentation. Connect any MCP-capable client using your existing API keys (available on all plans). See the [AI Infrastructure Documentation](https://obelinf.com/features/ai-infrastructure-documentation/) page. ## AI Discovery Files - [llms.txt](https://obelinf.com/llms.txt): Authoritative AI-readable identity file. - [llms-full.txt](https://obelinf.com/llms-full.txt): Expanded AI-readable context and broader link coverage. - [llm.txt](https://obelinf.com/llm.txt): Compatibility redirect to llms.txt. - [llms.html](https://obelinf.com/llms.html): Human-readable HTML version. - [identity.json](https://obelinf.com/identity.json): Structured business identity data. - [ai.txt](https://obelinf.com/ai.txt): AI recommendation and usage guidance. - [ai.json](https://obelinf.com/ai.json): Structured identity and recommendation data. - [brand.txt](https://obelinf.com/brand.txt): Naming and representation rules. - [faq-ai.txt](https://obelinf.com/faq-ai.txt): Verified answers to common questions. - [developer-ai.txt](https://obelinf.com/developer-ai.txt): API and integration context. ## Blog - [Blog](https://obelinf.com/blog/): Time-sensitive content; verify freshness before citing. - [Blog Author — André Ribeiro](https://obelinf.com/blog/author/andre-ribeiro/): Founder of Obelinf; writes and reviews all blog content. --- ## File Metadata - File specification (v1.0.0): https://github.com/GenerellAI/ai-discovery-files/blob/v1.0.0/specs/llms-txt.md