3.2.5.6 Merging An Address

Merging an Address improves network and helps eliminate redundant entries. It involves combining two or more address ranges into a single address range. This is frequently done when combining several smaller networks into a single, larger network, and designating address range to represent the combined entity.

Note:

• There is no limitation on the number of sub ranges that can be merged in a single operation.
• To view the Merge option on the Address menu, the user must enable the option in System Options page.
• Merge operation applies only for "Address Ranges". It does not apply for "Individual" or "Domain" Addresses.

Perform the following steps to merge an address:

1. From the main menu of RBAR, click Configuration, and then click Addresses.
2. In the below menu bar, click Merge button.
3. Select Routing Entity Type:
   1. IMSI
   2. IMPI
   3. IMPU

   Note:

   Only addresses range with Routing Entity Type equal to IMSI, IMPI, and IMPU may be merged.
4. Enter Table Name.
5. Enter Merging Range.
   1. Enter Start Address.
   2. Enter End Address.
   3. Enter Destination.
6. Click Apply.

After providing values for the input fields, click Ok, a confirmation prompt will appear on screen summarizing the address ranges that will be deleted or inserted as part of the merge operation.