v6 deagg

[sander at steffann.nl (Sander Steffann)]

Hi Mans,

> I'm working at one of those organisations who have a /48 and am announcing
> it into DFZ. We have a situation where I might have another site with
> separate connectivity to the DFZ (but there is internal networking)
> which would entitle me to another /48 according to RIR rules.

Correct.

> I did ask my LIR whether there is any thought given to the possibility of
> getting the next higher prefix, thus creating a /47. They did understand
> the "why" perfectly well, of course.
> 
> However, apparently there is no such process or intention available
> from the RIR in question (RIPE), short of explicitly asking for that
> specific prefix.

So you asked to grow the /48 to a /47? Was it accepted? Or did you want the RIR to automatically grow your first assignment when you request a second one without you having to ask?

> Of course this does not help every case, but supporting aggregation
> where possible certainly ought to be in-scope for most policy-making
> bodies in this area.

Then please take this to the appropriate policy-making body: address-policy-wg at ripe.net :-)

Cheers!
Sander