Defines the variable-length fields associated with IPv6 extension headers (the Hop-by-Hop Options header and the Destination Options header). Contains one or more type-length-value (TLV)-encoded options.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Option_Type0..1 | IPv6OptionType |
Identifies the type of option. This 8-bit Option Type identifier is internally encoded such that different bits have different meanings. These meanings are further specified in the IPv6OptionType type. |
| Option_Data_Len0..1 | HexBinaryObjectPropertyType |
Length of the Option Data field of this option, in octets. |
| Pad10..1 | Pad1Type |
The Pad1 option is used to insert one octet of padding into the Options area of a header. The Pad1 option does not have length and value fields. |
| PadN0..1 | PadNType |
The PadN option is used to insert two or more octets of paddings into the Options area of a header. |