Guide: IPv6 subdivision
Split an IPv6 parent block into smaller usable child blocks.
Principle
Subdivision lets you partition one IPv6 block into multiple dedicated ranges.
Eligibility depends on account rights and current quotas.
Procedure
Steps
- Services -> IP Address -> IPv6.
- Open parent block details.
- Choose subdivision and target prefix.
- Submit and verify generated child blocks.
Examples
- Example: split one parent block into web, db and dev child blocks.
Best practices
Key points
- Document every child block by workload.
- Avoid over-fragmentation.
- Check free state before attaching a child block.