I think when the term "number resources" is used, it includes all number
resources, including IPv4, IPv6 and ASN's. References to IPv4 number
resources is more specific and only refers to that resource.
It appears clear to me that the 16 bit ASN is the scarce resource. While
someone might want to transfer a 32 bit ASN, that transfer is more likely
to be to avoid renumbering equipment, rather than technical reasons.
I agree with the proposed language, as it makes clear that there are still
those who need a 16 bit ASN, even though there is now only one block of
ASN's.
While officially 16 bit and 32 bit ASN's are the same and treated as one
block of numbers, it is clear that in some cases they are not, and
therefore there is still a need for some operators to obtain 16 bit
addresses by transfer or otherwise. This policy will help with both that
issue, as well as avoidance of a renumbering issue which could happen with
either size ASN.
Albert Erdmann
Network Administrator
Paradise On Line Inc.
On Tue, 13 Mar 2018, Sandra Murphy wrote:
Query: why IPv4 only? If you are restricting transfers to the scarce resource,
why say ASNs, not 16-bit ASNs?
(Section 8 sometimes says “number resources” and sometimes says
“IPv4 number resources”. Is it supposed to be IPv4 number resources
in all cases?)
—Sandy
On Mar 13, 2018, at 10:44 AM, WOOD Alison * DAS <alison.w...@oregon.gov> wrote:
Good Morning!
Regarding Draft Policy 2018-1, Allow Inter-Regional ASN Transfers, the
shepherds have modified the problem statement as follows:
Problem Statement:
There is a need to allow Inter-RIR transfers of ASNs with RIRs that have an
equivalent transfer policy. The need is driven primarily by a shortage of
16-bit ASNs, which are no longer being issued by RIRs, but are more desirable
than the available 32-bit ASNs for varied technical reasons.
Policy statement:
Change the first sentence in section 8.4 from:
"Inter-regional transfers may take place only via RIRs who agree to the transfer and
share reciprocal, compatible, needs-based policies."
To:
"Inter-regional transfers of IPv4 number resources and ASNs may take place only via
RIRs who agree to the transfer and share reciprocal, compatible needs-based
policies."
Comments:
Timetable for implementation: Immediate
Please feel free to comment!
Thank you!
-Alison Wood
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