Partitioning an IPv6 block - BlueCat Integrity - 26.1.0

Address Manager Administration Guide
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BlueCat Integrity
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26.1.0

Partitioning divides blocks into multiple, equally sized, smaller blocks or networks. Any remaining space can also be allocated as the same type of object.

Note: Top-level IPv6 blocks (2000::/3 and fc00::/6) cannot be partitioned in Address Manager v25.1. You must create a child IPv6 block to use the IPv6 partition feature.

To partition an IPv6 block into child blocks or networks:

  1. Select the IPAM tab in the sidebar, then select IPv6 blocks.
  2. Navigate to the IPv6 block that you would like to partition by selecting the block's range in the IPv6 blocks table, or by selecting the block in the IPAM tree view panel.
  3. Select the IPv6 block's object menu (⌄), then select Create partition.
  4. Under Allocate space, specify the space to partition and the type of partitions to create:
    • Available space—lists the available unallocated space. Select a block of space from the drop-down menu.
    • Divide into—select Blocks to create IPv6 blocks, or Networks to create IPv6 networks.
    • In the Use one of the following methods section, configure how many blocks or networks are to be created:
      • CIDR format—select this option to specify the size and number of items in CIDR notation. Select a value from the drop-down menu.
      • Number of blocks/networks—select this option to specify the number of blocks or networks to create. Enter a value in the field.
      Note: The following IP space boundary limitations apply to the blocks and networks being created:

      • Block prefix size is limited to /3-/126 for the Global Unicast Address Space and /6-/126 for the Unique Local Address Space.

      • Network prefix size is limited to /64-/128.
  5. On the Additional details tab, set a name for each created block/network and apply IPv4 templates if applicable.
    • Name—enter a name that will be applied to each new block or network.
  6. On the Data check tab, review information about the objects to be created by the partition function.
    • When creating IPv6 blocks, the Data check section notes the number of hosts in each block and the number of blocks to be created.
    • When creating IPv6 networks, the Data check section notes the number of hosts in each network and the number of networks to be created.
  7. Select Create partition.