Registration of NSAP Addresses

ISO Standard 8348/Addendum 2 specifies a globally-unique network layer addressing scheme to allow networks to be attached to each other. The addresses are referred to as Network Service Access Point (NSAP) addresses.

The CSA Standard Z243.110.2 describes two NSAP Addressing Structures.

The government of Canada uses the Value 80 format.

The Organization Identifier (Org-ID) assigned will be expressed in Decimal and will need to be converted to HEX.

Delegation of Authority

The assignment of a DCC format NSAP DSP address component by the COSIRA/GORA gives the registering organization the right to assign subordinate DSP address components.

Minimum Criteria for Registering an Org-ID

An organization applying for registration of an Org-ID must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. the applicant operates or intends on operating a network (public or private) within Canada using NSAP addressing based on the ISO DCC scheme;
2. the applicant intends on connecting to another network outside its jurisdiction that supports NSAP addressing according to International Standard ISO 8348/Add.2; and
3. the Org-ID is not used as an identifier for a single end-system.

Number of Org-IDs per Organization

An organization may have more than one registered Org.-ID.

The existence of multiple Org-IDs per organization has routing management implications and therefore is not encouraged.

By clicking on "Register" you will be prompted to fill out TWO forms, General Information form and NSAP form.