Draft Policy ARIN-2025-6

Fix Formula in 6.5.2.1c

Status: Under Discussion
Shepherds: William Herrin, Gus Reese

Current Text (1 July 2025)

Problem Statement:

Sections 6.5.2.1 explains the initial IPv6 ISP/LIR allocation in a way that is difficult to follow and the formula in section (c) does not match the remainder of the text.

Policy Statement:

In 6.5.2.1c, replace:

“This calculation can be summarized as /N where N = P-(X+Y) and P is the organization’s Provider Allocation Unit X is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3 * serving sites and Y is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3 * end sites served by largest serving site.”

with:

“This calculation can be summarized as /N where N = P-(X+Y) and P is the organization’s Provider Allocation Unit, X is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3 * log_2(serving sites) and Y is a multiple of 4 greater than 4/3 * log_2(end sites served by largest serving site).

Timetable for Implementation: Immediate

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