What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 0008F7 to Hitachi Ltd, Semiconductor & Integrated Circuits Gr. Every network interface they manufacture under this block has a MAC address beginning with these digits, followed by a unique per-device identifier. If a device on your network shows a MAC starting 00:08:F7, it is Hitachi Ltd, Semiconductor & Integrated Circuits Gr hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 0008F7?
0008F7 is registered to Hitachi Ltd, Semiconductor & Integrated Circuits Gr in the IEEE MA-L registry.
What does the MA-L registry type mean?
An MA-L assignment, the IEEE's original OUI format, gives the vendor the first three octets and 16,777,216 device addresses under them. Hitachi Ltd, Semiconductor & Integrated Circuits Gr's block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 0008F7?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:08:F7 was manufactured by or for Hitachi Ltd, Semiconductor & Integrated Circuits Gr.