Server appliance era
The RaQ family helped popularize the idea of a compact, browser-managed Internet server appliance: rack-mount hardware paired with a simplified web interface for hosting and administration.
Welcome to CobaltRaQ.net
A living archive for a classic server appliance
Cobalt RaQ4, remembered in its own interface language.
CobaltRaQ.net preserves the look, history, documentation, and community knowledge surrounding the Cobalt RaQ4 while presenting it in a clean, responsive site inspired by the original browser administration console.
Archive Status
| Hostname | cobaltraq.net |
|---|---|
| Platform | Cobalt RaQ4 |
| Role | Historical archive |
| Interface | RaQ4-inspired |
| Status | Operational |
RaQ4 History
Browser administration
RaQ4 administration centered on task-oriented screens for virtual sites, users, services, usage, backup, restore, and system status—without requiring every operator to live at a shell prompt.
A distinct visual system
Black title bars, colored left rails, purple-blue panel headers, compact gray tables, pill-shaped buttons, and status lamps gave the console an immediately recognizable late-1990s/early-2000s identity.
Interface Guide
| Module | Purpose | Classic section | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site Management | Manage virtual sites and hosting settings | Server Management | Documented |
| User Management | Add, edit, suspend, or remove site users | Site Management | Documented |
| DNS | Configure domain name service records | Control Panel | Documented |
| Backup / Restore | Protect and recover hosted content and settings | Maintenance | Archive notes |
| Active Monitor | Report appliance and service health | System Status | Documented |
Downloads
MANUAL
Open sourceRaQ 4 User Manual
Administration concepts, setup, site management, services, and appliance reference material.
ARCHIVE
Software & patches
A reserved area for verified historical packages, patches, and checksums.
COMMUNITY
Recovery notes
A future home for restoration procedures, hardware notes, and compatible replacement guidance.
Resources
Original manual
The Sun/Oracle-hosted RaQ 4 manual is the primary reference for interface structure and administrative concepts.
View manual ↗Preservation goals
Keep documentation discoverable, preserve UI knowledge, record working procedures, and clearly distinguish original material from community-authored notes.
Contribute
Have original screenshots, release notes, restore CDs, patch metadata, or hardware photos? This site is designed to grow into a community archive.
noemail@cobaltraq.netAbout CobaltRaQ.net
CobaltRaQ.net is an independent preservation project and visual homage. It is not presented as an official Cobalt Networks or Oracle property. Product names and historical trademarks belong to their respective owners.
The design intentionally echoes the RaQ4 administration experience while using modern HTML, responsive CSS, accessible controls, and no proprietary interface assets.