256k.net
Internal infrastructure TLD for IP assignments, servers, routers, and network clusters
Internal Use Only: This domain is exclusively used for internal infrastructure addressing and is not intended for public-facing services or direct customer interaction.
Overview
256k.net serves as Astrava's dedicated infrastructure TLD. This domain
is used internally for assigning IP addresses, hostnames, and identifiers to our servers, routers,
switches, and compute clusters across all global facilities.
Purpose & Usage
| IP Assignment | Internal PTR records and reverse DNS entries for infrastructure IP addresses |
|---|---|
| Server Hostnames | Unique identifiers for physical and virtual servers across datacenters |
| Network Equipment | Router, switch, and firewall management interfaces |
| Cluster Nodes | Compute and storage cluster member identification |
Public Visibility
You will rarely encounter 256k.net hostnames in public contexts. This
domain is designed for backend infrastructure management and does not host:
- Public websites or landing pages
- Customer-facing services or APIs
- Email communication endpoints
- Documentation or marketing materials
Where You Might See 256k.net
The most common places you may encounter this domain are in traceroute outputs, reverse DNS lookups,
or BGP session configurations. If you see a *.256k.net hostname,
it indicates traffic is passing through or terminating at Astrava-operated infrastructure.
Example Naming Convention
Our infrastructure hostnames follow a structured naming scheme for easy identification:
<role>-<location>-<instance>.256k.net
Examples:
rtr-fra1-01.256k.net ? Router in Frankfurt, instance 01
srv-ams2-web03.256k.net ? Web server in Amsterdam, instance 03
sw-vie1-core.256k.net ? Core switch in ViennaFor Public Services
For all public-facing services, customer support, and official communication, please use astrava.cloud instead.