What this means
The IEEE assigned the MA-L block 000D97 to Hitachi Energy USA Inc.. 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 00:0D:97, it is Hitachi Energy USA Inc. hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns MAC prefix 000D97?
000D97 is registered to Hitachi Energy USA Inc. 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 Energy USA Inc.'s block covers 16,777,216 addresses.
What devices use 000D97?
Any network device with a MAC address starting 00:0D:97 was manufactured by or for Hitachi Energy USA Inc..